OL12 8LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OL12 8LG

OL12 8LG, Rossendale has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.30 per 1,000 population. This OL12 8LG 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 8LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OL12 8LG, encompassing approximately 1045 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)

OL12 8LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 6
  • Station Road with total crimes: 5
  • Edward Street with total crimes: 1

OL12 8LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson515.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.78-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.78-72.73%
Other crime12.870.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Public order10.96-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1121.04120.00%
Violence and sexual offences810.5214.29%
Public order27.650.00%
Vehicle crime11.910.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.39-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.69-16.67%
Drugs14.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.0442.86%
Anti-social behaviour69.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.74200.00%
Public order12.870.00%
Other theft10.96-50.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

In May 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 offences715.3016.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.690.00%
Other theft25.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.91-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.74-25.00%
Public order32.870.00%
Drugs12.87-50.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.9520.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.74100.00%
Public order33.820.00%
Drugs22.87100.00%
Other theft11.91-50.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.3966.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.820.00%
Other theft21.910.00%
Drugs11.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.6533.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.82-40.00%
Drugs12.870.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.82-40.00%
Drugs12.870.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.78-16.67%
Public order24.780.00%
Other crime11.910.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.65100.00%
Vehicle crime15.74-75.00%
Drugs10.960.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.120.00%
Vehicle crime45.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.820.00%
Other theft12.870.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20234
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
September 20236

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 8LG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. King Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Station Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Edward Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Facit Fold
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ivy Bank
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Market Street
    Total1
    Public order1