ROSSENDALE AVENUE SOUTH, FY5 4LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY5 4LZ

ROSSENDALE AVENUE SOUTH, FY5 4LZ, Wyre has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.12 per 1,000 population. This FY5 4LZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader FY5 postcode area, which has experienced 336 crimes and a crime rate of 7.51 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this FY5 4LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY5 4LZ, encompassing approximately 3581 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY5 4LZ area, explore the FY5 4LZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

FY5 4LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bancroft Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Mill Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

ROSSENDALE AVENUE SOUTH, FY5 4LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.1223.08%
Anti-social behaviour114.47120.00%
Other theft63.07100.00%
Shoplifting41.68300.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.5485.71%
Anti-social behaviour53.63-37.50%
Other theft31.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-85.71%
Burglary10.280.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.77-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences72.23-63.16%
Shoplifting71.95250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9550.00%
Other theft20.84-50.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.7372.73%
Anti-social behaviour135.30-13.33%
Other theft43.63300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Shoplifting20.56-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.1287.50%
Violence and sexual offences114.19-26.67%
Shoplifting83.07-38.46%
Vehicle crime32.23-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.1250.00%
Shoplifting134.19333.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.63700.00%
Vehicle crime52.23400.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.700.00%
Public order32.7950.00%
Shoplifting30.84-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.4911.11%
Shoplifting92.7980.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.5133.33%
Public order22.230.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.1028.57%
Anti-social behaviour62.51-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.6850.00%
Shoplifting51.6825.00%
Other theft31.400.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.651500.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.47-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson41.95100.00%
Shoplifting41.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.54-38.89%
Shoplifting83.07700.00%
Public order32.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20245
June 20248
May 202413
April 202415
March 20248
February 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 202316
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202413
June 20247
May 202419
April 202411
March 202415
February 202410
January 202410
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311
September 202318

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 20242
April 20248
March 202413
February 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY5 4LZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bancroft Avenue
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mill Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Springbank Avenue
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. B5268
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Heather Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Knowsley Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 9. Coniston Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Ullswater Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Prescot Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Lancaster Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Coniston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sandown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hastings Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Brookfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Colesville Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Devonshire Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Rossendale Avenue North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Royles Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1