BARCLAY AVENUE, BB11 5LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB11 5LX

BARCLAY AVENUE, BB11 5LX, Burnley has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.50 per 1,000 population. This BB11 5LX 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 5LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB11 5LX, encompassing approximately 2800 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)

BB11 5LX 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
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

BARCLAY AVENUE, BB11 5LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1622.5023.08%
Violence and sexual offences155.71-21.05%
Shoplifting125.36140.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.2814.29%
Other theft42.86-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.43-33.33%
Other crime20.710.00%
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 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.0011.76%
Criminal damage and arson136.7844.44%
Other theft94.6412.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.21-41.67%
Burglary52.50-44.44%
Shoplifting51.790.00%
Robbery41.790.00%
Public order31.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1726.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.07-20.00%
Burglary94.28125.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.21125.00%
Other theft83.21100.00%
Public order62.86100.00%
Shoplifting52.14150.00%
Other crime31.7950.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.35-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour156.0725.00%
Burglary45.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43-20.00%
Other theft41.43300.00%
Public order31.4350.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Drugs20.71-33.33%
Shoplifting20.71-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Robbery10.36-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.35-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.43100.00%
Shoplifting74.2816.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.50-37.50%
Robbery41.790.00%
Drugs31.430.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Burglary10.71-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.8581.82%
Criminal damage and arson87.14166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.8620.00%
Shoplifting62.14-68.42%
Other theft42.140.00%
Burglary31.430.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1916.07-5.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.78-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.93-66.67%
Other theft41.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.43-72.73%
Public order21.07-50.00%
Other crime10.71-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2030.35400.00%
Violence and sexual offences157.1436.36%
Anti-social behaviour155.3687.50%
Criminal damage and arson115.36266.67%
Vehicle crime63.93100.00%
Other theft62.14-14.29%
Burglary42.1433.33%
Public order41.43100.00%
Other crime31.43200.00%
Drugs11.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.0057.14%
Anti-social behaviour83.9314.29%
Other theft72.860.00%
Shoplifting42.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Burglary31.0750.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

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 behaviour78.5716.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.50-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson32.50-40.00%
Burglary21.07-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Public order10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.210.00%
Burglary96.4380.00%
Other theft73.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1425.00%
Other crime31.790.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.430.00%
Burglary52.140.00%
Shoplifting51.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 202415
April 202412
March 20246
February 20245
January 202415
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202419
June 202417
May 202417
April 202418
March 202420
February 202411
January 202415
December 202311
November 20237
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 4 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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202413
June 20249
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 202411
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
October 20237

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20246
February 202419
January 202420
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 12 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB11 5LX 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. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
  • 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Orchid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson4
  • 8. Dunoon Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Venice Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Milbrook Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Padgate Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Mere Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Heather Bank
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Harold Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Barclay Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Valley Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Macauley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stoop Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Lanark Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1