BB1 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1

BB1, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 744 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.57 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BB1 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BB1, encompassing approximately 70371 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (233) incidents (1.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (207) incidents (-6.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (65) incidents (32.65% increase)

BB1 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 51
  • High Street with total crimes: 35
  • Pankhurst Close with total crimes: 25

BB1 Crime Map

Postcodes in BB1

The postcode district are associated with the BB1, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BB1 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 233 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 207 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23310.571.75%
Anti-social behaviour2073.31-6.33%
Shoplifting652.9432.65%
Vehicle crime540.921.89%
Criminal damage and arson460.77-16.36%
Other theft290.65-21.62%
Public order280.41-30.00%
Other crime270.40125.00%
Drugs220.3822.22%
Burglary160.310.00%
Robbery70.23-22.22%
Possession of weapons50.10-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.070.00%
Theft from the person10.06-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 229 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 221 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22910.66-6.53%
Anti-social behaviour2213.2513.33%
Criminal damage and arson553.1417.02%
Vehicle crime530.7832.50%
Shoplifting490.7563.33%
Public order400.70-4.76%
Other theft370.57-19.57%
Drugs180.5320.00%
Burglary160.2614.29%
Other crime120.23-20.00%
Robbery90.1780.00%
Possession of weapons80.1333.33%
Theft from the person30.11-40.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 245 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 195 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24510.080.82%
Anti-social behaviour1953.48-3.94%
Criminal damage and arson472.774.44%
Other theft460.6748.39%
Public order420.6540.00%
Vehicle crime400.6021.21%
Shoplifting300.57-6.25%
Drugs150.43-21.05%
Other crime150.2166.67%
Burglary140.21-6.67%
Possession of weapons60.20-14.29%
Theft from the person50.0966.67%
Robbery50.070.00%
Bicycle theft40.0733.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 243 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 203 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2439.63-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour2033.4510.93%
Criminal damage and arson452.884.65%
Vehicle crime330.64-17.50%
Shoplifting320.4733.33%
Other theft310.45-13.89%
Public order300.44-14.29%
Drugs190.435.56%
Burglary150.27-11.76%
Other crime90.21-35.71%
Possession of weapons70.13-50.00%
Robbery50.10150.00%
Theft from the person30.07-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.0450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 288 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 183 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28810.2335.85%
Anti-social behaviour1834.09-1.08%
Criminal damage and arson432.60-33.85%
Vehicle crime400.61-6.98%
Other theft360.57-18.18%
Public order350.5116.67%
Shoplifting240.50-17.24%
Drugs180.3420.00%
Burglary170.26-43.33%
Possession of weapons140.2455.56%
Other crime140.20-26.32%
Theft from the person40.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%
Robbery20.03-71.43%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 212 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 185 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2129.83-15.87%
Anti-social behaviour1853.0119.35%
Criminal damage and arson652.6325.00%
Other theft440.9215.79%
Vehicle crime430.6334.38%
Public order300.61-11.76%
Burglary300.4376.47%
Shoplifting290.4326.09%
Other crime190.4135.71%
Drugs150.27-16.67%
Possession of weapons90.2150.00%
Robbery70.1340.00%
Theft from the person40.10300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 252 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 155 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2529.1922.33%
Anti-social behaviour1553.587.64%
Criminal damage and arson522.200.00%
Other theft380.74-13.64%
Public order340.546.25%
Vehicle crime320.486.67%
Shoplifting230.45-34.29%
Drugs180.3350.00%
Burglary170.26-39.29%
Other crime140.247.69%
Possession of weapons60.2020.00%
Robbery50.0925.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 206 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 144 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2068.60-9.65%
Anti-social behaviour1442.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson522.0515.56%
Other theft440.7446.67%
Shoplifting350.6345.83%
Public order320.50-17.95%
Vehicle crime300.457.14%
Burglary280.43-3.45%
Other crime130.400.00%
Drugs120.18-36.84%
Possession of weapons50.17-37.50%
Robbery40.07-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 228 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 144 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2288.78-1.30%
Anti-social behaviour1443.24-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson452.0512.50%
Public order390.6456.00%
Other theft300.55-36.17%
Burglary290.433.57%
Vehicle crime280.41-3.45%
Shoplifting240.40-14.29%
Drugs190.34-5.00%
Other crime130.27-7.14%
Possession of weapons80.18-27.27%
Robbery60.110.00%
Theft from the person50.0925.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 231 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 153 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.143.59%
Anti-social behaviour1533.28-2.55%
Other theft472.1720.51%
Criminal damage and arson400.67-18.37%
Vehicle crime290.5716.00%
Burglary280.4133.33%
Shoplifting280.40-45.10%
Public order250.40-30.56%
Drugs200.3666.67%
Other crime140.2827.27%
Possession of weapons110.2037.50%
Bicycle theft70.16250.00%
Robbery60.1020.00%
Theft from the person40.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 223 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 157 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2239.085.69%
Anti-social behaviour1573.17-16.93%
Shoplifting512.23-20.31%
Criminal damage and arson490.72-16.95%
Other theft390.70-23.53%
Public order360.5556.52%
Vehicle crime250.51-10.71%
Burglary210.36-8.70%
Drugs120.30-7.69%
Other crime110.17-35.29%
Possession of weapons80.160.00%
Robbery50.11-16.67%
Bicycle theft20.070.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 211 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 189 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour1893.000.00%
Shoplifting642.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson590.910.00%
Other theft510.840.00%
Vehicle crime280.720.00%
Burglary230.400.00%
Public order230.330.00%
Other crime170.330.00%
Drugs130.240.00%
Possession of weapons80.180.00%
Robbery60.110.00%
Theft from the person40.090.00%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 178.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 221 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024207
August 2024221
July 2024195
June 2024203
May 2024183
April 2024185
March 2024155
February 2024144
January 2024144
December 2023153
November 2023157
October 2023189

A total of 178 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202412
July 202415
June 20249
May 202414
April 202419
March 202414
February 202413
January 202413
December 202314
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 2801 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 233.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 288 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024233
August 2024229
July 2024245
June 2024243
May 2024288
April 2024212
March 2024252
February 2024206
January 2024228
December 2023231
November 2023223
October 2023211

A total of 472 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202437
July 202446
June 202431
May 202436
April 202444
March 202438
February 202444
January 202430
December 202347
November 202339
October 202351

A total of 598 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202455
July 202447
June 202445
May 202443
April 202465
March 202452
February 202452
January 202445
December 202340
November 202349
October 202359

A total of 435 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202453
July 202440
June 202433
May 202440
April 202443
March 202432
February 202430
January 202428
December 202329
November 202325
October 202328

A total of 201 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
July 202415
June 202419
May 202418
April 202415
March 202418
February 202412
January 202419
December 202320
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 394 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202440
July 202442
June 202430
May 202435
April 202430
March 202434
February 202432
January 202439
December 202325
November 202336
October 202323

A total of 254 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 202414
June 202415
May 202417
April 202430
March 202417
February 202428
January 202429
December 202328
November 202321
October 202323

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 454 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202449
July 202430
June 202432
May 202424
April 202429
March 202423
February 202435
January 202424
December 202328
November 202351
October 202364

A total of 95 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 20247
May 202414
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB1 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total51
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Shoplifting11
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 2. High Street
    Total35
    Shoplifting20
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Pankhurst Close
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Thornley Avenue
    Total24
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Astley Gate
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
  • 8. Pilkington Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bute Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hill Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Dandy Walk
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Margarets Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Gloucester Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Clarke Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. School Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. A678
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Sands Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Darwen Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Limbrick
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Longton Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Wharf Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Shetland Close
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Dunoon Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Ripon Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 28. Audley Range
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Temple Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Dalton Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1