Crime Rates at Queensway, Newchurch, Rossendale, BB4 7UB

Queensway area has the 5th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Britannia & Lee Mill , and the 23rd highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Queensway (BB4 7UB) in the last 12 months was 198.3 per 1,000 residents and was 228.8% higher than the Britannia & Lee Mill average (60.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -71.4% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 27 (≈ 77.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 17.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Queensway (BB4 7UB), the main crime hotspot is near Dark Lane. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.