BB4 8SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB4 8SY

BB4 8SY, Rossendale has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.52 per 1,000 population. This BB4 8SY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB4 postcode area, which has experienced 306 crimes and a crime rate of 7.22 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BB4 8SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB4 8SY, encompassing approximately 2454 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB4 8SY area, explore the BB4 8SY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

BB4 8SY Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Parramatta Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

BB4 8SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1217.52-7.69%
Other theft74.89133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.85-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.44300.00%
Shoplifting41.63-69.23%
Public order31.6350.00%
Robbery21.220.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.4020.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.330.00%
Shoplifting135.3018.18%
Other theft35.30-40.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Other crime10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.787.14%
Anti-social behaviour136.11-27.78%
Shoplifting115.3083.33%
Other theft54.48-44.44%
Public order32.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-66.67%
Drugs10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1825.265.88%
Violence and sexual offences147.33-6.67%
Other theft95.7050.00%
Shoplifting63.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.4420.00%
Burglary42.440.00%
Public order41.630.00%
Robbery11.630.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1722.81-29.17%
Violence and sexual offences156.93-6.25%
Other theft66.11-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.44-16.67%
Public order42.0433.33%
Drugs41.63300.00%
Shoplifting31.63-81.25%
Other crime11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2432.1860.00%
Shoplifting169.7877.78%
Violence and sexual offences166.5223.08%
Other theft76.52250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.85100.00%
Public order32.44200.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1518.7415.38%
Violence and sexual offences136.11-7.14%
Shoplifting95.3012.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.6750.00%
Other theft21.22-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.1516.67%
Anti-social behaviour135.70-35.00%
Shoplifting85.30-11.11%
Other theft53.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.04-60.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2024.4453.85%
Violence and sexual offences128.15-40.00%
Shoplifting94.89-10.00%
Vehicle crime63.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.44-16.67%
Other theft52.04400.00%
Public order22.04-66.67%
Drugs10.81-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.7025.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.15-31.58%
Shoplifting105.3066.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.07200.00%
Public order62.44200.00%
Drugs22.440.00%
Theft from the person20.810.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Robbery20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other theft10.81-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1922.0026.67%
Violence and sexual offences167.74100.00%
Shoplifting66.52-33.33%
Other theft52.44-28.57%
Burglary22.04-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-77.78%
Public order20.81100.00%
Robbery10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1526.07-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.110.00%
Shoplifting93.6712.50%
Burglary83.67166.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.26-11.11%
Other theft73.2640.00%
Vehicle crime32.85200.00%
Robbery21.220.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2522.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences910.180.00%
Shoplifting83.670.00%
Other theft53.260.00%
Burglary32.040.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202413
June 202418
May 202417
April 202424
March 202415
February 202413
January 202420
December 202313
November 202319
October 202315
September 202325

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20249
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202418
July 202415
June 202414
May 202415
April 202416
March 202413
February 202414
January 202412
December 202320
November 202316
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 202411
June 20246
May 20243
April 202416
March 20249
February 20248
January 20249
December 202310
November 20236
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB4 8SY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Parramatta Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 4. Queen'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 5. Kay Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Queen Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Schofield Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. James Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Rawtenstall Bus Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Markross Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Schofield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Annie Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Lord Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Kenyon Street
    Total1
    Robbery1