SMIRTHWAITE STREET, BB11 4AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB11 4AZ

SMIRTHWAITE STREET, BB11 4AZ, Burnley has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.91 per 1,000 population. This BB11 4AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB11 postcode area, which has experienced 573 crimes and a crime rate of 22.20 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BB11 4AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB11 4AZ, encompassing approximately 3220 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB11 4AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smirthwaite Street with total crimes: 13
  • Arran Street with total crimes: 7
  • Elgin Crescent with total crimes: 7

SMIRTHWAITE STREET, BB11 4AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.91-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour187.76-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.590.00%
Shoplifting103.1125.00%
Other theft43.11-55.56%
Burglary41.24-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.24-33.33%
Public order20.620.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2929.5045.00%
Anti-social behaviour209.0117.65%
Criminal damage and arson106.210.00%
Other theft93.11-10.00%
Shoplifting82.80700.00%
Burglary72.48133.33%
Vehicle crime32.17-25.00%
Robbery20.93-33.33%
Public order20.62-66.67%
Other crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Drugs10.62-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.1611.11%
Anti-social behaviour176.21-34.62%
Other theft105.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.1111.11%
Public order63.1120.00%
Vehicle crime41.8633.33%
Burglary31.24-40.00%
Drugs30.93200.00%
Robbery30.930.00%
Other crime20.93-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.62100.00%
Shoplifting10.62-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2625.1673.33%
Violence and sexual offences188.07-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson95.590.00%
Public order52.80150.00%
Other theft51.550.00%
Burglary51.550.00%
Other crime41.55300.00%
Vehicle crime31.24200.00%
Shoplifting30.93-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.93-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.6715.79%
Anti-social behaviour156.83-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson94.6680.00%
Burglary52.80400.00%
Robbery51.550.00%
Other theft51.55-16.67%
Shoplifting41.5533.33%
Public order21.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.94-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour185.9080.00%
Other theft65.59-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.8625.00%
Public order41.5533.33%
Shoplifting31.24-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.39-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour107.14-54.55%
Other theft73.110.00%
Shoplifting52.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.55-76.47%
Public order31.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-83.33%
Other crime20.62-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2632.3030.00%
Anti-social behaviour228.07120.00%
Criminal damage and arson176.83240.00%
Vehicle crime125.2833.33%
Other theft73.730.00%
Burglary72.1740.00%
Shoplifting52.1766.67%
Other crime31.55200.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Drugs20.93100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.21-41.18%
Vehicle crime93.11200.00%
Other theft72.8040.00%
Burglary52.17400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.550.00%
Public order31.5550.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.63-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour176.21-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson55.28-61.54%
Other theft51.55-54.55%
Vehicle crime31.55-62.50%
Shoplifting30.93200.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.31-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2426.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour197.45-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson135.9085.71%
Other theft114.04175.00%
Vehicle crime83.42300.00%
Burglary52.4825.00%
Drugs21.55100.00%
Public order10.62-75.00%
Shoplifting10.31-83.33%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour227.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.830.00%
Shoplifting62.170.00%
Public order41.860.00%
Burglary41.240.00%
Other theft41.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202420
June 202417
May 202426
April 202415
March 202418
February 202410
January 202422
December 202310
November 202317
October 202319
September 202322

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 202429
June 202420
May 202418
April 202422
March 202419
February 202423
January 202426
December 202320
November 202320
October 202324
September 202324

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 202417
December 20235
November 20235
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20248
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 202412
December 20239
November 20233
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20245
December 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB11 4AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Smirthwaite Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Arran Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Elgin Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Richmond Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Dunoon Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Jockey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Howard Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Paisley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Bartle Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Lambert Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bruce Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Nairne Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Hudson Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tennyson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Palm Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Heather Bank
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Macauley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stoop Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Colin Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Elmwood Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Tay Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Athol Street South
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Westmorland Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Perth Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Grove Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Lanark Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1