MYRTLE AVENUE, BB11 5AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB11 5AH

MYRTLE AVENUE, BB11 5AH, Burnley has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.05 per 1,000 population. This BB11 5AH 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 5AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB11 5AH, encompassing approximately 3754 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

BB11 5AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smirthwaite Street with total crimes: 13
  • Elgin Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5

MYRTLE AVENUE, BB11 5AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.05-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.3320.00%
Shoplifting93.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.40-27.27%
Vehicle crime32.13200.00%
Burglary30.80-57.14%
Public order30.800.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Other theft20.53-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.9119.05%
Anti-social behaviour116.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.93-23.08%
Burglary72.6640.00%
Other theft71.860.00%
Public order31.86-50.00%
Robbery30.800.00%
Shoplifting30.80200.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.44-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson135.5962.50%
Anti-social behaviour113.46-31.25%
Other theft72.93600.00%
Public order61.8650.00%
Burglary51.6066.67%
Other crime41.33100.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.3842.11%
Anti-social behaviour167.1923.08%
Criminal damage and arson84.2614.29%
Public order42.130.00%
Burglary31.07200.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Drugs20.53-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.71-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour135.0662.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.4640.00%
Public order41.86100.00%
Robbery41.070.00%
Drugs31.070.00%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Shoplifting30.8050.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.7240.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.59-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.13150.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.53-33.33%
Burglary20.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.59-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.00-43.75%
Other crime32.400.00%
Shoplifting30.80200.00%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Other theft20.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.7725.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.6677.78%
Criminal damage and arson124.26300.00%
Vehicle crime103.2066.67%
Other theft42.66100.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Other crime30.80200.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Drugs10.80-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.52185.71%
Anti-social behaviour95.3328.57%
Vehicle crime62.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.66-63.16%
Violence and sexual offences71.86-65.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.86-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Other theft20.53-71.43%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.5811.11%
Anti-social behaviour195.33111.11%
Criminal damage and arson85.0660.00%
Other theft72.130.00%
Burglary31.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.400.00%
Burglary31.330.00%
Shoplifting30.800.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202411
June 202411
May 202416
April 202413
March 20248
February 20249
January 202416
December 20239
November 20237
October 202319
September 20239

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 202410
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202425
June 202421
May 202427
April 202419
March 202421
February 202415
January 202425
December 202320
November 20237
October 202320
September 202318

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202410
June 202413
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 202412
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20244
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB11 5AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Smirthwaite Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Elgin Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rome Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Tiber Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Dunoon Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ballater Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Venice Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Paisley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Heather Bank
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Laburnum Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Oval
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Harold Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Barclay Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Macauley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Stoop Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Athol Street South
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Coal Clough Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fern Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Kensington Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Lanark Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Crossley Fold
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Airdrie Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Bristol Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1