Total Crime Rate
58.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Holmeswood Park area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Greenfield & Eden , and the 88th 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 Holmeswood Park (BB4 6JA) in the last 12 months was 58.8 per 1,000 residents and was 19.3% lower than the Greenfield & Eden average (72.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 33.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Holmeswood Park (BB4 6JA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Swanney Lodge Road, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Lower Clowes Road (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Greenfield & Eden| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Horncliffe Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Swanney Lodge Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Swanney Lodge Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Cherry Tree Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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