OL13 8AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OL13 8AW

OL13 8AW, Rossendale has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.09 per 1,000 population. This OL13 8AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OL13 postcode area, which has experienced 179 crimes and a crime rate of 10.93 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OL13 8AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OL13 8AW, encompassing approximately 2219 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-48.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)

OL13 8AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hammerton Green with total crimes: 11
  • Daisy Bank with total crimes: 8
  • Union Street with total crimes: 5

OL13 8AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1631.09-48.39%
Anti-social behaviour167.21-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson147.2140.00%
Public order56.31-16.67%
Other theft42.250.00%
Possession of weapons31.800.00%
Other crime21.350.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.90-71.43%
Burglary10.900.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3136.0455.00%
Anti-social behaviour2213.97-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson109.9111.11%
Shoplifting74.5116.67%
Public order63.150.00%
Vehicle crime22.70100.00%
Drugs20.900.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2530.1956.25%
Violence and sexual offences2011.2681.82%
Criminal damage and arson99.01-25.00%
Shoplifting64.05-60.00%
Drugs22.700.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-75.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1628.38-30.43%
Shoplifting157.21275.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.7650.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.41-50.00%
Other theft44.9633.33%
Drugs21.80100.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2332.44-25.81%
Violence and sexual offences2210.3657.14%
Criminal damage and arson89.91-42.86%
Shoplifting43.60-55.56%
Other theft31.80-57.14%
Public order31.3550.00%
Robbery21.35100.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3138.3063.16%
Criminal damage and arson1413.9727.27%
Violence and sexual offences146.31-26.32%
Shoplifting96.31-10.00%
Other theft74.050.00%
Public order23.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.45-66.67%
Robbery10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1929.7418.75%
Violence and sexual offences198.5626.67%
Criminal damage and arson118.5637.50%
Shoplifting104.9642.86%
Drugs34.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1625.68-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences157.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.76700.00%
Shoplifting73.60-53.33%
Public order43.15-55.56%
Possession of weapons31.800.00%
Other theft31.35-50.00%
Burglary11.35-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2034.6966.67%
Anti-social behaviour209.0153.85%
Shoplifting159.0166.67%
Public order96.76800.00%
Other theft64.05500.00%
Burglary32.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.35-80.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1321.17-35.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.860.00%
Shoplifting95.4112.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.05150.00%
Burglary22.25100.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.45-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2022.08-41.18%
Violence and sexual offences129.01-7.69%
Shoplifting85.41100.00%
Drugs33.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-80.00%
Public order10.90-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3430.64126.67%
Violence and sexual offences1315.32-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson105.86150.00%
Shoplifting44.510.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.800.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202431
July 202420
June 202411
May 202422
April 202414
March 202419
February 202415
January 202420
December 202312
November 202312
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
October 20232

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20244
January 20249
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248
April 202414
March 202411
February 20248
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 202415
May 20244
April 20249
March 202410
February 20247
January 202415
December 20239
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 270 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
July 202425
June 202416
May 202423
April 202431
March 202419
February 202416
January 202420
December 202313
November 202320
October 202334
September 202315

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OL13 8AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hammerton Green
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Daisy Bank
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Union Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. A681
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kershaw Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Lumb Scar
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Harcourt Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. King Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Maitland Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Rose Bank Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Boston Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Bentley Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St John Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Mill Stream Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Stanley Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Blackthorn Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Springfield Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Maden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pickup Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Lily Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Bank Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Blackthorn Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Holmes Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Abbey Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Greensnook Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Reed Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Venture Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. South Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1