Total Crime Rate
20.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rushey Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Goodshaw & Cribden , and the 17th 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 Rushey Close (BB4 8AL) in the last 12 months was 20.8 per 1,000 residents and was 57.7% lower than the Goodshaw & Cribden average (49.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 3.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rushey Close (BB4 8AL), the main crime hotspot is near A682. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Goodshaw & Cribden| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hollinwood Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Greengate Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Stables Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Reedsholme Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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