OL12 8AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OL12 8AH

OL12 8AH, Rossendale has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.44 per 1,000 population. This OL12 8AH 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 8AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OL12 8AH, encompassing approximately 1422 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the OL12 8AH area, explore the OL12 8AH 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OL12 8AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • New Way with total crimes: 2
  • Thor Drive with total crimes: 1

OL12 8AH 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 Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.440.00%
Burglary22.11100.00%
Other theft21.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.41-50.00%
Shoplifting21.41-77.78%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.87800.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.33-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.810.00%
Public order22.110.00%
Drugs21.41100.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.52-50.00%
Drugs12.110.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.70-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 behaviour613.36100.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.2225.00%
Public order23.52100.00%
Shoplifting21.41100.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.73-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.81-62.50%
Burglary12.110.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.70-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.28-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour87.0360.00%
Shoplifting35.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.11-33.33%
Burglary11.410.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.47266.67%
Anti-social behaviour57.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.5250.00%
Shoplifting22.11100.00%
Public order11.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.110.00%
Shoplifting11.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.22-50.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.81-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.03400.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.52-75.00%
Public order11.410.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

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 behaviour813.3633.33%
Shoplifting65.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.220.00%
Other theft11.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.220.00%
Possession of weapons22.110.00%
Theft from the person11.410.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 6 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
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

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

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20248
March 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 202410
March 202411
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
October 20232

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 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 8AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. New Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Thor Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. William Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Milner Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Middle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Thorneylea
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Mills Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1