BB11 5BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB11 5BX

BB11 5BX, Burnley has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.11 per 1,000 population. This BB11 5BX 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 5BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB11 5BX, encompassing approximately 995 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

BB11 5BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Rome Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Orchid Court with total crimes: 4

BB11 5BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson926.1180.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.03-20.00%
Shoplifting34.0250.00%
Other theft23.01-60.00%
Burglary12.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour528.1225.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.02400.00%
Other theft55.0225.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.02-33.33%
Public order34.02200.00%
Shoplifting23.01-50.00%
Other crime12.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Burglary11.00-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.030.00%
Other theft44.02100.00%
Shoplifting44.02300.00%
Burglary24.02-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%
Public order11.000.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary519.0825.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.02-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.02-50.00%
Other theft24.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.01-50.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Shoplifting11.00-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences827.1233.33%
Anti-social behaviour58.0325.00%
Burglary45.0233.33%
Shoplifting44.020.00%
Other crime24.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-33.33%
Drugs12.010.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.03100.00%
Shoplifting44.02-75.00%
Burglary34.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.01200.00%
Other theft13.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1624.10-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences216.07-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.01100.00%
Other crime12.010.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Other theft11.00-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1934.15375.00%
Violence and sexual offences519.080.00%
Other theft45.0233.33%
Burglary24.02100.00%
Vehicle crime22.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.01-66.67%
Public order11.000.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences520.0966.67%
Shoplifting45.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.0250.00%
Other theft33.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.010.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.03-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.01-50.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Burglary11.00-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences520.0966.67%
Burglary45.02100.00%
Other theft34.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.010.00%
Drugs12.010.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour313.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.010.00%
Burglary23.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Shoplifting22.010.00%
Other theft12.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 202416
January 202419
December 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
  • 2. Rome Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Orchid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson4
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Caroline Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Padgate Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Mere Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Valley Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Holmestrand Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sylvan Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Inglehurst Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1