BB11 5AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB11 5AW

BB11 5AW, Burnley has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.37 per 1,000 population. This BB11 5AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB11 postcode area, which has experienced 624 crimes and a crime rate of 24.18 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BB11 5AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB11 5AW, encompassing approximately 2577 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BB11 5AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Smirthwaite Street with total crimes: 6
  • Elgin Crescent with total crimes: 6

BB11 5AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2233.37-4.35%
Violence and sexual offences208.54-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson107.76-33.33%
Shoplifting83.88700.00%
Burglary73.1075.00%
Other theft62.72-14.29%
Public order42.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.55-33.33%
Robbery21.55-33.33%
Drugs10.78-66.67%
Other crime10.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2839.9616.67%
Anti-social behaviour2310.86-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson158.9250.00%
Public order85.8260.00%
Other theft73.1040.00%
Vehicle crime62.7250.00%
Burglary42.33-20.00%
Other crime31.550.00%
Drugs31.16200.00%
Robbery31.16200.00%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%
Shoplifting10.78-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2634.5336.84%
Violence and sexual offences2410.09-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson109.310.00%
Public order53.88150.00%
Other theft51.940.00%
Burglary51.940.00%
Vehicle crime41.94100.00%
Other crime31.5550.00%
Shoplifting31.16-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.16100.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Robbery10.39-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2531.828.70%
Anti-social behaviour199.705.56%
Criminal damage and arson107.37100.00%
Burglary53.88400.00%
Robbery51.940.00%
Other theft51.94-16.67%
Shoplifting41.9433.33%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Public order20.78-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Other crime20.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2326.00-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour188.9250.00%
Other theft66.98-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.3325.00%
Other crime41.94100.00%
Public order41.550.00%
Shoplifting31.55-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3125.6110.71%
Anti-social behaviour1212.03-45.45%
Other theft74.660.00%
Shoplifting52.720.00%
Public order41.9433.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.55-77.78%
Other crime21.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-94.12%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2844.2340.00%
Anti-social behaviour2210.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson188.5480.00%
Vehicle crime176.9870.00%
Burglary96.6028.57%
Other theft73.490.00%
Shoplifting52.7266.67%
Other crime41.94300.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Drugs11.16-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2029.10-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour117.76-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson104.27100.00%
Vehicle crime103.88400.00%
Other theft73.8816.67%
Burglary72.72250.00%
Public order32.720.00%
Shoplifting31.160.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2326.38-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour198.92-17.39%
Other theft67.37-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson52.33-61.54%
Public order31.94200.00%
Shoplifting31.16200.00%
Burglary21.16-60.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2836.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour2310.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.9262.50%
Other theft115.04175.00%
Vehicle crime84.27166.67%
Burglary53.1025.00%
Drugs21.94100.00%
Public order10.78-80.00%
Shoplifting10.39-83.33%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2832.9821.74%
Anti-social behaviour2310.864.55%
Criminal damage and arson88.9233.33%
Shoplifting63.10100.00%
Public order52.33400.00%
Burglary41.94-33.33%
Other theft41.55-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.5550.00%
Other crime21.16100.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2328.71-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour228.920.00%
Other theft108.5425.00%
Burglary63.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.330.00%
Shoplifting32.33200.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Public order10.39-80.00%

In July 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 offences2427.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour229.310.00%
Other theft88.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.100.00%
Public order52.330.00%
Drugs31.940.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
January 20249
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234
August 20236

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202415
May 202410
April 202410
March 20245
February 20244
January 202418
December 202310
November 20235
October 202313
September 20238
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 202311
September 20234
August 202310
July 20238

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202428
May 202424
April 202425
March 202423
February 202431
January 202428
December 202320
November 202323
October 202328
September 202328
August 202323
July 202324

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202423
May 202426
April 202419
March 202418
February 202412
January 202422
December 202311
November 202319
October 202323
September 202323
August 202322
July 202322

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
December 20231

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 202417
December 202310
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total16
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Smirthwaite Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Elgin Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Arran Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Howard Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Harcourt Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kinross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 8. Colin Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Westmorland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hartley Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Harold Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Richmond Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Buck Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Plover Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Adamson Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Johnson Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Jockey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Villiers Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Macauley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Dunoon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Tarren Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Hargher Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Cog Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Elmwood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Tay Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Girvan Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Paisley Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Ulster Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Nairne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1