BB3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3

BB3, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 326 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.46 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BB3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BB3, encompassing approximately 34448 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (134) incidents (-14.10% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (90) incidents (-3.23% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

BB3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandringham Road with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Church Bank Street with total crimes: 8

BB3 Crime Map

Postcodes in BB3

The postcode district are associated with the BB3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BB3 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 134 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1349.46-14.10%
Anti-social behaviour903.89-3.23%
Vehicle crime212.61-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson170.610.00%
Public order140.490.00%
Other theft120.41-36.84%
Other crime110.35-21.43%
Shoplifting80.32-27.27%
Possession of weapons60.23200.00%
Drugs60.1720.00%
Burglary60.17-45.45%
Robbery10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15610.9423.81%
Anti-social behaviour934.53-15.45%
Vehicle crime352.70191.67%
Other theft191.02171.43%
Criminal damage and arson170.55-37.04%
Public order140.49-6.67%
Other crime140.41180.00%
Burglary110.4137.50%
Shoplifting110.32120.00%
Drugs50.32-28.57%
Possession of weapons20.15-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1269.4624.75%
Anti-social behaviour1103.6639.24%
Criminal damage and arson273.19107.69%
Public order150.780.00%
Vehicle crime120.44-60.00%
Burglary80.35-42.86%
Drugs70.2375.00%
Other theft70.20-56.25%
Shoplifting50.20-64.29%
Other crime50.1525.00%
Possession of weapons40.15-20.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.74-10.62%
Anti-social behaviour792.931.28%
Vehicle crime302.2957.89%
Other theft160.87-5.88%
Public order150.46-37.50%
Burglary140.4427.27%
Shoplifting140.41180.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.41-60.61%
Robbery50.380.00%
Possession of weapons50.15-16.67%
Other crime40.15-20.00%
Drugs40.1233.33%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1139.177.62%
Anti-social behaviour783.28-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson332.26106.25%
Public order240.96118.18%
Vehicle crime190.70-48.65%
Other theft170.5513.33%
Burglary110.49-8.33%
Possession of weapons60.32200.00%
Other crime50.17-64.29%
Shoplifting50.15-73.68%
Drugs30.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1059.35-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour813.059.46%
Vehicle crime372.3519.35%
Shoplifting191.07137.50%
Criminal damage and arson160.55-23.81%
Other theft150.46-16.67%
Other crime140.44180.00%
Burglary120.41-25.00%
Public order110.350.00%
Drugs60.32200.00%
Robbery20.170.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1148.82-4.20%
Anti-social behaviour743.3121.31%
Vehicle crime312.1547.62%
Criminal damage and arson210.90-4.55%
Other theft180.61-5.26%
Burglary160.52-15.79%
Public order110.46-26.67%
Shoplifting80.320.00%
Other crime50.2366.67%
Robbery20.150.00%
Drugs20.06100.00%
Possession of weapons20.06100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1198.39-0.83%
Anti-social behaviour613.45-11.59%
Criminal damage and arson221.7769.23%
Vehicle crime210.6475.00%
Burglary190.61137.50%
Other theft190.55-13.64%
Public order150.5587.50%
Shoplifting80.4414.29%
Other crime30.23-57.14%
Drugs10.09-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1208.10-1.64%
Anti-social behaviour693.48-12.66%
Other theft222.0029.41%
Criminal damage and arson130.64-31.58%
Vehicle crime120.38-29.41%
Drugs80.3514.29%
Burglary80.23-46.67%
Public order80.2360.00%
Shoplifting70.23-53.33%
Other crime70.2016.67%
Robbery40.20300.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1229.03-8.27%
Anti-social behaviour793.54-16.84%
Criminal damage and arson192.29-17.39%
Other theft170.55-29.17%
Vehicle crime170.49-26.09%
Shoplifting150.4936.36%
Burglary150.4487.50%
Possession of weapons70.44133.33%
Drugs70.20-12.50%
Other crime60.2050.00%
Public order50.17-61.54%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13310.079.02%
Anti-social behaviour953.86-16.67%
Other theft242.76242.86%
Vehicle crime230.70187.50%
Criminal damage and arson230.67-32.35%
Public order130.67-18.75%
Shoplifting110.3810.00%
Burglary80.320.00%
Drugs80.23100.00%
Other crime40.23-63.64%
Possession of weapons30.1250.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1229.78-8.27%
Anti-social behaviour1143.549.62%
Criminal damage and arson343.3130.77%
Public order160.99-11.11%
Other crime110.46266.67%
Shoplifting100.32-47.37%
Vehicle crime80.29-52.94%
Burglary80.23-38.46%
Other theft70.23-66.67%
Drugs40.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.12-33.33%
Theft from the person10.06-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13310.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour1043.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson263.020.00%
Other theft210.750.00%
Shoplifting190.610.00%
Public order180.550.00%
Vehicle crime170.520.00%
Burglary130.490.00%
Drugs40.380.00%
Possession of weapons30.120.00%
Other crime30.090.00%
Theft from the person20.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 86.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202490
June 202493
May 2024110
April 202479
March 202478
February 202481
January 202474
December 202361
November 202369
October 202379
September 202395
August 2023114
July 2023104

A total of 1598 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 122.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024134
June 2024156
May 2024126
April 2024101
March 2024113
February 2024105
January 2024114
December 2023119
November 2023120
October 2023122
September 2023133
August 2023122
July 2023133

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202411
May 20245
April 202414
March 20245
February 202419
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 202315
September 202311
August 202310
July 202319

A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 283 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202435
May 202412
April 202430
March 202419
February 202437
January 202431
December 202321
November 202312
October 202317
September 202323
August 20238
July 202317

A total of 281 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202417
May 202427
April 202413
March 202433
February 202416
January 202421
December 202322
November 202313
October 202319
September 202323
August 202334
July 202326

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20238
October 20237
September 20238
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 179 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202414
May 202415
April 202415
March 202424
February 202411
January 202411
December 202315
November 20238
October 20235
September 202313
August 202316
July 202318

A total of 92 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202414
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 202414
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234
August 202311
July 20233

A total of 214 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202419
May 20247
April 202416
March 202417
February 202415
January 202418
December 202319
November 202322
October 202317
September 202324
August 20237
July 202321

A total of 149 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202411
May 20248
April 202414
March 202411
February 202412
January 202416
December 202319
November 20238
October 202315
September 20238
August 20238
July 202313

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20245
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sandringham Road
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences22
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Church Bank Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Victoria Street
    Total7
    Other crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Meadows
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Green Street East
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Linden Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sandy Lane
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. M65
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lynwood Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bridge Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Wellington Fold
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mersey Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Blackburn Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Preston Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 18. Lorne Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Gordon Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 20. Arch Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Jacks Key Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Rose Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Ash Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Delphinium Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Daisyfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Railway Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Wood Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sunnymere Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 30. Whitehall Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1