BB11 5LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB11 5LR

BB11 5LR, Burnley has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.51 per 1,000 population. This BB11 5LR 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 5LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB11 5LR, encompassing approximately 2806 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)

BB11 5LR 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
  • Rome Avenue with total crimes: 4

BB11 5LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1923.5146.15%
Violence and sexual offences146.77-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson124.99-7.69%
Shoplifting64.28-33.33%
Other crime32.1450.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Bicycle theft31.07200.00%
Other theft31.07-25.00%
Burglary11.07-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.80-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour135.7018.18%
Criminal damage and arson134.638.33%
Shoplifting94.63200.00%
Other theft43.21-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Burglary20.71-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.0620.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.28-21.43%
Other theft73.9240.00%
Burglary52.49-44.44%
Robbery41.780.00%
Public order31.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.0750.00%
Shoplifting31.07200.00%
Drugs11.07-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.9413.33%
Anti-social behaviour146.06-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson104.9966.67%
Burglary93.56125.00%
Public order63.2150.00%
Other theft52.1425.00%
Other crime31.780.00%
Drugs31.0750.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1821.3863.64%
Violence and sexual offences156.417.14%
Criminal damage and arson65.34-14.29%
Burglary42.14300.00%
Public order41.43100.00%
Other theft41.43100.00%
Other crime31.43200.00%
Drugs21.07-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.88-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour114.9937.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.92-12.50%
Robbery52.490.00%
Shoplifting41.78100.00%
Drugs31.430.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Other theft20.71-50.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.41166.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.8560.00%
Other theft42.8533.33%
Public order21.43-33.33%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Burglary10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.18-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.41-72.22%
Public order31.78-25.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-80.00%
Shoplifting31.07-50.00%
Other crime11.07-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.36-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.1466.67%
Anti-social behaviour187.13157.14%
Criminal damage and arson156.41275.00%
Vehicle crime65.34-14.29%
Shoplifting62.14200.00%
Public order42.14300.00%
Burglary31.43-25.00%
Other theft31.07-40.00%
Other crime31.07200.00%
Drugs11.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.28-36.36%
Vehicle crime72.49133.33%
Other theft52.49400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.78-20.00%
Burglary41.43100.00%
Shoplifting21.43100.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.54-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour114.2857.14%
Criminal damage and arson53.9225.00%
Vehicle crime31.7850.00%
Burglary21.07-71.43%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.96-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour74.63-22.22%
Burglary72.4940.00%
Other theft52.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.78100.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.060.00%
Burglary53.210.00%
Shoplifting31.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
July 202411
June 202414
May 202418
April 202411
March 20248
February 20245
January 202418
December 20237
November 202311
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202412
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 202415
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202417
June 202417
May 202415
April 202414
March 202418
February 202418
January 202420
December 202312
November 202312
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
April 20245

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB11 5LR 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. Rome Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Fielden Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dunoon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elgin Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Myrtle Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tiber Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Valley Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Bruce Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Harcourt Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Lanark Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Marine Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cornel Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Venice Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Harold Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Barclay Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Phoenix Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Weavers Fold
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Milbrook Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    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. Bartle Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Heather Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1