WORDSWORTH ROAD, BB8 9RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB8 9RH

WORDSWORTH ROAD, BB8 9RH, Pendle has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.20 per 1,000 population. This BB8 9RH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB8 postcode area, which has experienced 240 crimes and a crime rate of 8.38 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BB8 9RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB8 9RH, encompassing approximately 4109 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB8 9RH area, explore the BB8 9RH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-26.47% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

BB8 9RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Cragg Street with total crimes: 7
  • Talbot Street with total crimes: 5

WORDSWORTH ROAD, BB8 9RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2520.20-26.47%
Violence and sexual offences246.08-20.00%
Shoplifting105.8425.00%
Public order62.43500.00%
Burglary51.460.00%
Other theft41.220.00%
Vehicle crime30.9750.00%
Robbery30.73200.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3421.6636.00%
Violence and sexual offences308.2776.47%
Shoplifting87.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.9566.67%
Other theft41.22300.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2516.55-32.43%
Violence and sexual offences176.08-22.73%
Shoplifting124.149.09%
Public order42.92-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-57.14%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Other theft10.49-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3722.1485.00%
Violence and sexual offences229.000.00%
Shoplifting115.35175.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.680.00%
Public order71.7040.00%
Other theft41.700.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.87600.00%
Public order51.700.00%
Shoplifting41.22-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-33.33%
Other crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.33-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour205.35-4.76%
Shoplifting104.87900.00%
Drugs32.43200.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.797.14%
Anti-social behaviour217.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.1166.67%
Burglary41.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Other theft30.73200.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.55-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour146.810.00%
Shoplifting73.410.00%
Burglary61.70100.00%
Public order51.4666.67%
Other crime31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Other theft10.24-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.5542.86%
Anti-social behaviour147.30-22.22%
Shoplifting73.41133.33%
Other theft51.7066.67%
Drugs31.220.00%
Burglary30.73200.00%
Public order30.73-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.84133.33%
Anti-social behaviour185.1120.00%
Public order54.38400.00%
Other theft31.22-57.14%
Other crime30.730.00%
Shoplifting30.73-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.14114.29%
Violence and sexual offences93.65-40.00%
Shoplifting72.190.00%
Other theft71.7016.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.7020.00%
Burglary41.46-33.33%
Other crime30.970.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.17-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour73.65-56.25%
Shoplifting71.70250.00%
Other theft61.7050.00%
Burglary61.46500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4666.67%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.890.00%
Other theft43.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202430
July 202417
June 202422
May 202422
April 202422
March 202430
February 202428
January 202430
December 202321
November 20239
October 202315
September 202316

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202412
June 202411
May 20244
April 202410
March 20241
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 266 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202434
July 202425
June 202437
May 202420
April 202420
March 202421
February 202414
January 202414
December 202318
November 202315
October 20237
September 202316

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB8 9RH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Cragg Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Talbot Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Slater Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Melling Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery1
  • 7. North Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Lord Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harrison Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Hanover Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Hartley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Rook Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bright Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Hall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Glen Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Moorhead Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Fothergill Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Alkincoats View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Dale Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Birtwistle Hyde Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Higgin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Browning Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Tennyson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. North Valley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Milton Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Mason'S Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Back Earl Street
    Total1
    Burglary1