Total Crime Rate
69.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
27.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026York Avenue area has the 4th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Helmshore , and the 107th highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around York Avenue (BB4 4HG) in the last 12 months was 69.3 per 1,000 residents and was 97.3% higher than the Helmshore average (35.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 27.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around York Avenue (BB4 4HG), the main crime hotspot is near Myrtle Grove. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Rossendale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Theft from the person | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Raven Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Raven Croft | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Myrtle Grove | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | B6214 | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Chester Crescent | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Brooklands Avenue | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Helmcroft | — |
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