BB1 1AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 1AE

BB1 1AE, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.18 per 1,000 population. This BB1 1AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB1 postcode area, which has experienced 770 crimes and a crime rate of 10.94 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BB1 1AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 1AE, encompassing approximately 6083 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

BB1 1AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Margarets Way with total crimes: 6
  • Longton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Ripon Street with total crimes: 4

BB1 1AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences2311.1827.78%
Anti-social behaviour193.7858.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.1275.00%
Vehicle crime51.15-28.57%
Public order40.820.00%
Other crime40.66300.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In August 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 offences187.8920.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.96-29.41%
Vehicle crime71.9775.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.150.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour177.7370.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.4733.33%
Vehicle crime40.66300.00%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Other theft20.330.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%
Burglary10.160.00%
Other crime10.16-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.73-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour102.47-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.6450.00%
Other crime30.49200.00%
Drugs30.4950.00%
Public order30.49-50.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Other theft20.33-33.33%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In May 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 offences2310.0315.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.7828.57%
Public order62.96500.00%
Other theft30.99200.00%
Possession of weapons30.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-77.78%
Drugs20.33100.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.70-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour143.2955.56%
Criminal damage and arson92.3050.00%
Vehicle crime81.48166.67%
Shoplifting31.31200.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%
Other theft10.16-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.8645.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.77-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson61.4820.00%
Other theft40.990.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-62.50%
Public order20.490.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Drugs20.33100.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.2923.08%
Vehicle crime82.63700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.310.00%
Other theft40.8233.33%
Burglary20.66-50.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.38-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour133.29116.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.1466.67%
Burglary40.82100.00%
Other theft30.66-25.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.4021.05%
Anti-social behaviour63.78-45.45%
Other theft40.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6650.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-33.33%
Burglary20.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.0811.76%
Anti-social behaviour113.120.00%
Vehicle crime31.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-71.43%
Other crime10.33-66.67%
Other theft10.16-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.810.00%
Other theft41.150.00%
Shoplifting40.660.00%
Other crime30.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
July 202417
June 202410
May 202418
April 202414
March 20249
February 202416
January 202413
December 20236
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
July 202415
June 202415
May 202423
April 202420
March 202429
February 202420
January 202420
December 202323
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20243
February 20248
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB1 1AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Margarets Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Longton Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Ripon Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Audley Range
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Temple Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Farm House Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodland Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 8. Dover Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Sandwich Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Winmarleigh Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Windsor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Woodlea Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Hastings Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Romney Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bonchurch Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Hythe Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Westbury Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Delph Approach
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. St Marys Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shadsworth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Ennerdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Valley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Delph Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Longton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Patten Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Acorn Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1