Total Crime Rate
16.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Holcombe Road area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Helmshore , and the 9th lowest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Holcombe Road (BB4 4NF) in the last 12 months was 16.9 per 1,000 residents and was 54.3% lower than the Helmshore average (36.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 4.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 12.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Holcombe Road (BB4 4NF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near B6235, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cotton Way (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 | Violence and sexual offences | Narcissus Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Yarn Avenue | Under investigation |
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