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Crime in Hugh Mill

Hugh Mill had 161 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 114.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 11 Rossendale areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 24% above the middle Rossendale area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.

BB4, Rossendale · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hugh Mill

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114.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 11Rossendale rank1st is the highest rate
+5%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common65 in 3 months

Month by month

55 Mar 56 Apr 43 May 52 Jun 65 Jul 44 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hugh Mill. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6540%
anti-social behaviour3019%
shoplifting2214%
public order127%
theft96%
criminal damage74%
drugs42%
robbery42%

Hugh Mill against Rossendale

TypeHugh Mill per 1,000Middle Rossendale areaChange
Violence46.233.3▼ 14%
Burglary0.70.7–
Vehicle crime1.42.2–
Anti-social behaviour21.318.5▲ 36%
Theft and robbery10.75.1–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Waterfoot126.5▼ 2%
Bacup123.2▼ 6%
Hugh Mill114.4▲ 5%
Newchurch109.3▼ 7%
Rawtenstall99.3▼ 11%
Crawshawbooth45.2▼ 11%
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 Hugh Mill a safe area?

Hugh Mill had about 114.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 11 Rossendale areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hugh Mill?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (65), followed by anti-social behaviour (30) and shoplifting (22).