BB2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2

BB2, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 726 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.46 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BB2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BB2, encompassing approximately 63344 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (220) incidents (-5.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (203) incidents (-14.35% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (66) incidents (8.20% increase)

BB2 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 34
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 20
  • Byrom Street with total crimes: 20

BB2 Crime Map

Postcodes in BB2

The postcode district are associated with the BB2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BB2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 220 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 203 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22011.46-5.58%
Anti-social behaviour2033.47-14.35%
Shoplifting663.208.20%
Criminal damage and arson481.04-18.64%
Vehicle crime440.7622.22%
Public order370.6948.00%
Other theft330.58-13.16%
Burglary250.52-28.57%
Other crime240.3950.00%
Drugs110.380.00%
Robbery90.1780.00%
Possession of weapons50.14-54.55%
Bicycle theft10.08-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 237 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 233 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23712.16-5.20%
Violence and sexual offences2333.74-7.17%
Shoplifting613.6864.86%
Criminal damage and arson590.96-1.67%
Other theft380.9315.15%
Vehicle crime360.60-16.28%
Burglary350.5775.00%
Public order250.55-41.86%
Other crime160.39-30.43%
Drugs110.2583.33%
Possession of weapons110.17175.00%
Robbery50.170.00%
Bicycle theft20.08-50.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 251 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 250 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25112.3120.67%
Anti-social behaviour2503.9643.68%
Criminal damage and arson603.9550.00%
Vehicle crime430.9553.57%
Public order430.68-4.44%
Shoplifting370.68-46.38%
Other theft330.5813.79%
Other crime230.5276.92%
Burglary200.36-42.86%
Drugs60.32-40.00%
Robbery50.09150.00%
Bicycle theft40.08100.00%
Possession of weapons40.060.00%
Theft from the person10.06-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 208 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 174 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20810.44-2.35%
Anti-social behaviour1743.2811.54%
Shoplifting692.75-5.48%
Public order451.09104.55%
Criminal damage and arson400.71-16.67%
Burglary350.6366.67%
Other theft290.5516.00%
Vehicle crime280.467.69%
Other crime130.4430.00%
Drugs100.210.00%
Possession of weapons40.16-63.64%
Bicycle theft20.06100.00%
Robbery20.03-50.00%
Theft from the person20.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 213 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2139.82-15.81%
Anti-social behaviour1563.3631.09%
Shoplifting732.46-28.43%
Criminal damage and arson481.152.13%
Vehicle crime260.76-29.73%
Other theft250.41-34.21%
Public order220.39-50.00%
Burglary210.35-4.55%
Possession of weapons110.3383.33%
Other crime100.17-28.57%
Drugs100.16-16.67%
Robbery40.160.00%
Theft from the person20.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 253 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25311.1011.45%
Anti-social behaviour1193.99-17.93%
Shoplifting1021.8834.21%
Criminal damage and arson471.616.82%
Public order440.7451.72%
Other theft380.6926.67%
Vehicle crime370.600.00%
Burglary220.5822.22%
Other crime140.3555.56%
Drugs120.22-14.29%
Possession of weapons60.190.00%
Theft from the person40.0933.33%
Robbery40.06-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 227 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22710.182.25%
Anti-social behaviour1453.5826.09%
Shoplifting762.2913.43%
Criminal damage and arson441.2046.67%
Vehicle crime370.690.00%
Other theft300.58-36.17%
Public order290.47-19.44%
Burglary180.46-41.94%
Drugs140.2875.00%
Other crime90.220.00%
Possession of weapons60.14-14.29%
Robbery50.09150.00%
Theft from the person30.0850.00%
Bicycle theft20.05-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 222 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2229.7632.93%
Anti-social behaviour1153.50-26.28%
Shoplifting671.82-22.99%
Other theft471.066.82%
Vehicle crime370.7442.31%
Public order360.585.88%
Burglary310.5724.00%
Criminal damage and arson300.49-28.57%
Other crime90.47-35.71%
Drugs80.1414.29%
Possession of weapons70.13133.33%
Bicycle theft50.11150.00%
Robbery20.08-75.00%
Theft from the person20.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1679.74-21.60%
Anti-social behaviour1562.64-24.27%
Shoplifting872.46-13.00%
Other theft441.377.32%
Criminal damage and arson420.69-6.67%
Public order340.6647.83%
Vehicle crime260.548.33%
Burglary250.41-34.21%
Other crime140.3955.56%
Robbery80.2260.00%
Drugs70.13-53.33%
Possession of weapons30.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.050.00%
Theft from the person20.03-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 213 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 206 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21311.52-15.48%
Anti-social behaviour2063.36-17.60%
Shoplifting1003.2556.25%
Criminal damage and arson451.5818.42%
Other theft410.715.13%
Burglary380.6546.15%
Vehicle crime240.604.35%
Public order230.38-36.11%
Drugs150.3650.00%
Other crime90.24-40.00%
Possession of weapons60.14-14.29%
Robbery50.0925.00%
Theft from the person30.0850.00%
Bicycle theft20.05100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 252 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 250 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25212.1140.78%
Anti-social behaviour2503.9810.13%
Shoplifting643.95-5.88%
Other theft391.0134.48%
Criminal damage and arson380.62-24.00%
Public order360.6033.33%
Burglary260.5730.00%
Vehicle crime230.41-8.00%
Other crime150.3636.36%
Drugs100.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons70.16-41.67%
Robbery40.110.00%
Theft from the person20.06-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.03-80.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 227 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 179 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22710.7026.82%
Violence and sexual offences1793.58-24.47%
Shoplifting682.83-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson501.07-9.09%
Other theft290.79-30.95%
Public order270.46-20.59%
Vehicle crime250.43-34.21%
Burglary200.39-4.76%
Drugs150.3225.00%
Possession of weapons120.2471.43%
Other crime110.19-26.67%
Theft from the person60.1720.00%
Bicycle theft50.090.00%
Robbery40.08-20.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 237 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 179 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23711.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour1793.740.00%
Shoplifting922.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson551.450.00%
Other theft420.870.00%
Vehicle crime380.660.00%
Public order340.600.00%
Burglary210.540.00%
Other crime150.330.00%
Drugs120.240.00%
Possession of weapons70.190.00%
Robbery50.110.00%
Theft from the person50.080.00%
Bicycle theft50.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2417 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 185.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 250 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024203
June 2024237
May 2024250
April 2024174
March 2024156
February 2024119
January 2024145
December 2023115
November 2023156
October 2023206
September 2023250
August 2023227
July 2023179

A total of 2875 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 221.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 253 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024220
June 2024233
May 2024251
April 2024208
March 2024213
February 2024253
January 2024227
December 2023222
November 2023167
October 2023213
September 2023252
August 2023179
July 2023237

A total of 435 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202425
May 202443
April 202445
March 202422
February 202444
January 202429
December 202336
November 202334
October 202323
September 202336
August 202327
July 202334

A total of 606 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202448
June 202459
May 202460
April 202440
March 202448
February 202447
January 202444
December 202330
November 202342
October 202345
September 202338
August 202350
July 202355

A total of 182 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202416
May 202423
April 202413
March 202410
February 202414
January 20249
December 20239
November 202314
October 20239
September 202315
August 202311
July 202315

A total of 424 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202444
June 202436
May 202443
April 202428
March 202426
February 202437
January 202437
December 202337
November 202326
October 202324
September 202323
August 202325
July 202338

A total of 468 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202433
June 202438
May 202433
April 202429
March 202425
February 202438
January 202430
December 202347
November 202344
October 202341
September 202339
August 202329
July 202342

A total of 337 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202435
May 202420
April 202435
March 202421
February 202422
January 202418
December 202331
November 202325
October 202338
September 202326
August 202320
July 202321

A total of 141 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202411
May 20246
April 202410
March 202410
February 202412
January 202414
December 20238
November 20237
October 202315
September 202310
August 202315
July 202312

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 962 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202466
June 202461
May 202437
April 202469
March 202473
February 2024102
January 202476
December 202367
November 202387
October 2023100
September 202364
August 202368
July 202392

A total of 89 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202411
May 20244
April 20244
March 202411
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236
September 20237
August 202312
July 20237

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20236
July 20235

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total34
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Byrom Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ravenglass Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Infirmary Close
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Albion Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Barton Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Clayton Street
    Total8
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Mill Hill Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Gladstone Terrace
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 13. Islington
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Crosby Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Holmbrook Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Rewe Close
    Total7
    Burglary4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Morley Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Dorothy Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Baldwin Street
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Moorgate Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Woodfield Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Taylor Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Clematis Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Abraham Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Levens Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Havelock Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Hope Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 28. Midsummer Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Lancaster Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Brighton Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1