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Crime in Waterfoot

Waterfoot had 178 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 126.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 11 Rossendale areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 37% above the middle Rossendale area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

BB4, Rossendale · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Waterfoot

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126.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 11Rossendale rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common73 in 3 months

Month by month

64 Mar 64 Apr 53 May 60 Jun 69 Jul 49 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7341%
anti-social behaviour3319%
shoplifting2212%
public order148%
criminal damage106%
theft95%
drugs42%
robbery42%

Waterfoot against Rossendale

TypeWaterfoot per 1,000Middle Rossendale areaChange
Violence51.933.3▼ 17%
Burglary0.70.7–
Vehicle crime2.12.2–
Anti-social behaviour23.418.5▲ 18%
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 Waterfoot a safe area?

Waterfoot had about 126.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 11 Rossendale areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Waterfoot?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (73), followed by anti-social behaviour (33) and shoplifting (22).