WOOLTOP CLOSE, OL12 8ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OL12 8ET

WOOLTOP CLOSE, OL12 8ET, Rossendale has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.05 per 1,000 population. This OL12 8ET 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 8ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OL12 8ET, encompassing approximately 1436 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the OL12 8ET area, explore the OL12 8ET Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the OL12 8ET area, visit the OL12 8ET House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OL12 8ET 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
  • Whitworth Square with total crimes: 1

WOOLTOP CLOSE, OL12 8ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.05-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.09-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.090.00%
Burglary21.39100.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Public order11.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.53-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.4866.67%
Vehicle crime23.480.00%
Public order21.39100.00%
Drugs21.39-33.33%
Burglary11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.14-14.29%
Drugs34.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.09-50.00%
Other theft22.090.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.2340.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.180.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.35-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences54.18-44.44%
Public order13.480.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1119.49175.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.6612.50%
Criminal damage and arson36.2750.00%
Other theft12.090.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.8460.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.57-33.33%
Public order22.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-33.33%
Shoplifting11.390.00%

In February 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 behaviour610.44500.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.480.00%
Other theft12.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.35400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.48200.00%
Possession of weapons22.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.39-88.89%
Burglary10.700.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.14200.00%
Other theft26.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.18-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences32.090.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.140.00%
Robbery24.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Other crime11.390.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour78.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.870.00%
Theft from the person12.780.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20249
March 20248
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 202411
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20239
November 20233
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

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 8ET postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. New Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Whitworth Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Thor Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Water Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. New Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. William Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Milner Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Middle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mills Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1