Total Crime Rate
35.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025New Barn Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Helmshore , and the 46th lowest 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 New Barn Close (BB4 4LN) in the last 12 months was 35.0 per 1,000 residents and was 5.3% lower than the Helmshore average (36.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 28.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around New Barn Close (BB4 4LN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Curven Edge, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near New Barn (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Helmshore| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Knowl Meadow | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Granville Street | Under investigation |
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