VILLIERS STREET, BB11 5ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB11 5ER

VILLIERS STREET, BB11 5ER, Burnley has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.19 per 1,000 population. This BB11 5ER crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB11 postcode area, which has experienced 587 crimes and a crime rate of 22.74 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BB11 5ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB11 5ER, encompassing approximately 2868 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)

BB11 5ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smirthwaite Street with total crimes: 13
  • Stoop Street with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

VILLIERS STREET, BB11 5ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2427.1941.18%
Violence and sexual offences188.37-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson146.2727.27%
Shoplifting74.88-30.00%
Vehicle crime42.44100.00%
Public order31.3950.00%
Bicycle theft21.050.00%
Other theft20.70-66.67%
Other crime20.700.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2125.79-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour177.32-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson115.930.00%
Shoplifting103.8325.00%
Other theft63.49-25.00%
Other crime22.09100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Burglary20.70-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences2330.3327.78%
Anti-social behaviour198.025.56%
Criminal damage and arson116.620.00%
Other theft83.83-20.00%
Shoplifting82.79700.00%
Burglary62.79100.00%
Robbery32.0950.00%
Public order31.05-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Drugs11.05-66.67%
Other crime10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1828.23-21.74%
Violence and sexual offences186.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.2722.22%
Other theft103.83100.00%
Public order93.49125.00%
Other crime33.140.00%
Burglary31.050.00%
Drugs31.0550.00%
Vehicle crime31.05200.00%
Robbery21.050.00%
Shoplifting10.70-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2325.4591.67%
Violence and sexual offences188.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.27-10.00%
Other theft53.1425.00%
Public order41.74100.00%
Other crime31.39200.00%
Burglary31.05-25.00%
Shoplifting31.05-25.00%
Drugs21.05-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.26-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour124.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.1866.67%
Robbery53.490.00%
Burglary41.74300.00%
Shoplifting41.3933.33%
Other theft41.39-33.33%
Drugs31.39200.00%
Public order21.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.82-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour126.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.1850.00%
Other theft62.09-14.29%
Public order42.09100.00%
Shoplifting31.39-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In February 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 offences2117.08-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour87.32-60.00%
Other theft72.7940.00%
Shoplifting52.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.74-76.47%
Public order21.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.70-90.00%
Other crime10.35-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2432.4226.32%
Anti-social behaviour208.37122.22%
Criminal damage and arson176.97240.00%
Vehicle crime105.9311.11%
Other theft53.49-16.67%
Shoplifting51.7466.67%
Burglary41.74-20.00%
Other crime31.39200.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Drugs21.05100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.6118.75%
Anti-social behaviour96.62-25.00%
Vehicle crime93.14200.00%
Other theft63.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0925.00%
Burglary51.740.00%
Public order31.7450.00%
Shoplifting31.050.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.180.00%
Other theft41.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Shoplifting31.050.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 202410
December 20239
November 20233

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
July 202423
June 202418
May 202418
April 202412
March 202419
February 202421
January 202424
December 202319
November 202316

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202411
June 202411
May 20249
April 202410
March 20246
February 20244
January 202417
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20244
December 20235

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20249
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
July 202419
June 202418
May 202423
April 202412
March 202412
February 20248
January 202420
December 20239
November 202312

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20245
December 20231

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Smirthwaite Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery1
  • 2. Stoop Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Arran Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fielden Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Dunoon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Howard Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Paisley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Peace Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kinross Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 12. Elgin Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Myrtle Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bruce Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Harcourt Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Lanark Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Cornel Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Venice Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Harold Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Barclay Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Phoenix Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Weavers Fold
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Accrington Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Jockey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hartley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Greenwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Tarren Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lambert Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Elmwood Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Tay Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1