Rossendale Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rossendale’s crime rate in November 2024 stood at 8.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 10.5% above the UK average of 7.6. The most striking feature of this month’s data is the dominance of anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35.1% of all reported crimes—214 incidents in total. This category’s rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents is 161% higher than the UK average of 1.1, suggesting a local factor driving this trend. The seasonal context of November, marked by Bonfire Night and Black Friday, may have contributed to heightened tensions in public spaces, though no direct causal link is confirmed. Violence and sexual offences followed closely, making up 31.5% of the total, with a rate of 2.6 per 1,000—just 1% above the UK average. This contrasts with categories like vehicle crime and shoplifting, which were significantly below UK rates, potentially reflecting Rossendale’s lower population density and fewer retail hubs compared to larger urban centres. The interplay between local demographics and seasonal events appears to shape the crime profile, with anti-social behaviour emerging as a key outlier. This pattern underscores the need for targeted community engagement strategies during high-traffic periods.

November 2024 saw notable shifts in Rossendale’s crime profile. Robbery incidents surged by 50%, rising from 4 to 6, while other crime increased by 45.5% (11 to 16), and drug-related offences rose by 37.5% (8 to 11). These increases may reflect heightened activity during the holiday shopping season or localized pressures within the community. Conversely, public order offences fell by 18.5% (27 to 22), and burglary dropped by 16.7% (18 to 15), potentially linked to improved policing efforts or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for property crime. Anti-social behaviour remains the most significant divergence from the UK average, with its rate of 2.9 per 1,000 far exceeding the national figure of 1.1. This disparity highlights a need for focused interventions in areas where anti-social behaviour is concentrated. Meanwhile, vehicle crime in Rossendale was 32% below the UK average, and shoplifting was 71% below, suggesting that the area’s lower density of retail outlets and car-centric infrastructure may limit these types of offences. Residents concerned about personal safety might note that violent crime rates are only marginally above the UK average, indicating that Rossendale’s overall profile is not significantly more dangerous than the national context.

Rossendale’s crime rate of 8.4 per 1,000 in November 2024 represents a 2.5% increase from the previous month’s rate of 8.2, indicating a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 20 reported crimes per day—a figure that, while locally specific, provides context for residents assessing their risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 120 residents, a monthly exposure rate that aligns with the area’s demographic and geographic characteristics. Compared to the UK average, Rossendale’s overall crime rate is higher, but this reflects a complex mix of categories where some types, like anti-social behaviour, are elevated. Others, such as vehicle crime and shoplifting, are significantly below the national average, illustrating the area’s unique profile. The population of 73,045 further contextualizes these figures, as the absolute number of crimes (610) must be weighed against the size of the community. While the rate is higher than the UK average, the distribution of crime types suggests that local factors—such as the presence of community spaces and seasonal events—play a critical role in shaping the monthly statistics. This comparison underscores the importance of localized analysis rather than broad generalizations about the area’s safety.