Total Crime Rate
22.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Tonacliffe Road area has the lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Whitworth , and the 19th 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 Tonacliffe Road (OL12 8SJ) in the last 12 months was 22.2 per 1,000 residents and was 76.3% lower than the Whitworth average (93.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Tonacliffe Road (OL12 8SJ), the main crime hotspot is near Station Road. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Whitworth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Birches End | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Station Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Peak Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Healey Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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