THE SQUARE, OL13 8HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OL13 8HR

THE SQUARE, OL13 8HR, Rossendale has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.62 per 1,000 population. This OL13 8HR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OL13 postcode area, which has experienced 169 crimes and a crime rate of 10.32 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OL13 8HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OL13 8HR, encompassing approximately 1485 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

OL13 8HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Street with total crimes: 11
  • Kershaw Street with total crimes: 9
  • Park Road with total crimes: 7

THE SQUARE, OL13 8HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2129.6250.00%
Violence and sexual offences914.1428.57%
Criminal damage and arson66.06-25.00%
Shoplifting44.04-50.00%
Public order12.690.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1428.95-26.32%
Shoplifting89.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.39166.67%
Violence and sexual offences75.39-36.36%
Other theft24.71100.00%
Burglary11.35-50.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1932.9911.76%
Violence and sexual offences1112.7983.33%
Shoplifting87.4160.00%
Vehicle crime35.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.020.00%
Burglary22.020.00%
Public order21.35100.00%
Other theft11.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1727.6054.55%
Violence and sexual offences611.45-33.33%
Shoplifting54.04-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.37-57.14%
Vehicle crime32.02200.00%
Other theft22.020.00%
Burglary21.35100.00%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Public order10.67-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1230.97140.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.08-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences97.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.06133.33%
Public order34.710.00%
Theft from the person12.020.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1222.89-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences68.08-40.00%
Shoplifting54.04-28.57%
Public order33.37-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.02200.00%
Other theft22.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Burglary10.67-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1428.2816.67%
Violence and sexual offences109.43150.00%
Shoplifting76.7316.67%
Public order54.71400.00%
Burglary33.3750.00%
Other theft22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1219.52-14.29%
Shoplifting68.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.04-50.00%
Burglary22.690.00%
Drugs11.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-80.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1424.24-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.43-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.39-16.67%
Shoplifting33.37-25.00%
Drugs32.02200.00%
Public order12.02-50.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2030.3053.85%
Violence and sexual offences1013.47150.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.730.00%
Shoplifting44.04300.00%
Public order22.690.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.79-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences48.75-66.67%
Shoplifting12.69-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1928.9535.71%
Violence and sexual offences1212.7933.33%
Shoplifting68.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.040.00%
Other theft22.02-33.33%
Burglary11.350.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1427.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences99.430.00%
Shoplifting66.060.00%
Other theft34.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.020.00%
Drugs22.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 202411
April 20246
March 20249
February 20246
January 202410
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310
September 20234
August 202312
July 20239

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202414
May 202419
April 202417
March 202411
February 202412
January 202414
December 202312
November 202314
October 202320
September 202313
August 202319
July 202314

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 202412
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231
August 20236
July 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
July 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Union Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Kershaw Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Park Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Henrietta Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bank Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Rockliffe Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Industrial Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Maitland Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Heys Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Commerce Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Grafton Villas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bankside Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Saviours Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1