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Crime in Helmshore

Helmshore had 344 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 78.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 11 Rossendale areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 15% below the middle Rossendale area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

BB4, Rossendale · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Helmshore

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78.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 11Rossendale rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common141 in 3 months

Month by month

125 Mar 122 Apr 117 May 93 Jun 131 Jul 120 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Helmshore. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence14141%
anti-social behaviour8023%
criminal damage3310%
theft196%
shoplifting185%
public order175%
vehicle crime82%
other crime82%

Helmshore against Rossendale

TypeHelmshore per 1,000Middle Rossendale areaChange
Violence32.133.3▼ 10%
Burglary1.10.7▼ 72%
Vehicle crime1.82.2▼ 47%
Anti-social behaviour18.218.5▲ 100%
Theft and robbery55.1▲ 10%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Rawtenstall99.3▼ 11%
Helmshore78.4▼ 5%
Haslingden75.2▼ 9%
Rising Bridge67.10%
Stubbins11.4▼ 33%
See every Rossendale area ranked on the crime in Rossendale page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Helmshore a safe area?

Helmshore had about 78.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 11 Rossendale areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Helmshore?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (141), followed by anti-social behaviour (80) and criminal damage (33).