WHITWORTH RISE, OL12 8AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OL12 8AB

WHITWORTH RISE, OL12 8AB, Rossendale has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.80 per 1,000 population. This OL12 8AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OL12 postcode area, which has experienced 63 crimes and a crime rate of 1.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OL12 8AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OL12 8AB, encompassing approximately 1537 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the OL12 8AB area, explore the OL12 8AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

OL12 8AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • New Way with total crimes: 2
  • Market Street with total crimes: 1

WHITWORTH RISE, OL12 8AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.80-62.50%
Other theft21.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-50.00%
Shoplifting21.30-77.78%
Public order11.300.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting915.61800.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.8514.29%
Violence and sexual offences45.200.00%
Drugs22.60100.00%
Robbery11.300.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.75-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences44.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.600.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.65-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour816.2633.33%
Violence and sexual offences65.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.90200.00%
Burglary21.95100.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Shoplifting21.30100.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.75-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.90-50.00%
Other theft12.600.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.65-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour816.9114.29%
Violence and sexual offences85.2033.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.20-25.00%
Shoplifting31.9550.00%
Burglary11.950.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.01133.33%
Violence and sexual offences64.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.90100.00%
Shoplifting22.60100.00%
Public order11.300.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-66.67%
Drugs11.300.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.90200.00%
Drugs13.900.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.5020.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.80-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences43.25300.00%
Public order12.600.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.0133.33%
Shoplifting65.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.90100.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.900.00%
Possession of weapons23.250.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OL12 8AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. New Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Market Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. William Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Middle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thorneylea
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Mills Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1