Total Crime Rate
30.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ogden Drive area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Helmshore , and the 31st 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 Ogden Drive (BB4 4NN) in the last 12 months was 30.5 per 1,000 residents and was 17.3% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 25.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 15.3 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 Ogden Drive (BB4 4NN), the main crime hotspot is near Cotton Way. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Helmshore| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Granville Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rhodes Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Yarn Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Narcissus Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gregory Fold | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Free Lane | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rhodes Avenue | — |
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