Rossendale Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.4% of all reported crimes in Rossendale during September 2024, making this category the dominant driver of the area’s crime profile. The overall crime rate stood at 7.7 per 1,000 residents, exactly matching the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This parity suggests a balance between local challenges and national trends, though the composition of crime in Rossendale differs significantly. Anti-social behaviour (26.5% of total crimes) and criminal damage and arson (11.2%) were higher than their UK counterparts, reflecting patterns often seen in areas with older housing stock or transient populations. Meanwhile, shoplifting (2.8% of crimes) was 71% below the UK average, a figure consistent with the relatively low retail density typical of Rossendale’s rural-urban mix. Seasonal factors may have played a role in these trends: as September transitions into autumn, the return of students to local universities and the start of the school term could have influenced violence and anti-social behaviour rates. However, the sharp drop in shoplifting—despite the usual post-summer retail activity—suggests possible success in local policing efforts or changes in consumer habits.

September saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with bicycle theft surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and robbery increasing by 150% (from 2 to 5). These jumps, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened activity around university campuses as students return to the area. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 57.9% (from 38 to 16), a decline that outpaces the UK-wide trend of a 6% reduction for the same category. This suggests targeted interventions or changes in retail security practices could be effective. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 32.3% (from 220 to 149), though this remains 71% above the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. The contrast between falling shoplifting and rising anti-social behaviour highlights the combination of local factors. Violence and sexual offences remained 12% below the UK average (2.3 vs 2.6 per 1,000), a consistent trend that may be linked to Rossendale’s lower population density and community policing initiatives. Residents might find the 7.7 crime rate—identical to the UK average—reassuring, though the distribution of crime types indicates areas for focused action.

Rossendale’s September 2024 crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents represents a 4.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.1 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, aligns with broader seasonal trends as summer activities wane. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 19 crimes per day in September, a figure that, while routine for Rossendale, is contextually significant. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 130 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is slightly lower than the UK average of 1-in-125 residents (based on extrapolated figures). This suggests Rossendale’s population—73,045 residents—may benefit from localized crime prevention measures, though the disparity in crime types (e.g. anti-social behaviour being 71% above the UK average) indicates uneven success. The 4.8% drop from August’s rate could be partly attributed to the end of summer holidays reducing opportunities for certain crimes, though the rise in bicycle theft and robbery complicates this narrative. For residents, the daily crime count serves as a tangible benchmark, illustrating that while the overall rate is stable, specific categories require ongoing attention.