Total Crime Rate
197.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lee Road area has the 7th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Britannia & Lee Mill , and the 23rd highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lee Road (OL13 0EA) in the last 12 months was 197.3 per 1,000 residents and was 160.8% higher than the Britannia & Lee Mill average (75.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 23 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 80.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lee Road (OL13 0EA), the main crime hotspot is near Flag Street. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Britannia & Lee Mill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Glen Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rockcliffe Avenue | — |
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