WATERFRONT, BB1 1EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 1EE

WATERFRONT, BB1 1EE, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.49 per 1,000 population. This BB1 1EE 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 1EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 1EE, encompassing approximately 3363 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB1 1EE area, explore the BB1 1EE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

BB1 1EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Dundee Drive with total crimes: 4

WATERFRONT, BB1 1EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.46-11.11%
Shoplifting62.38500.00%
Vehicle crime51.7866.67%
Public order31.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8950.00%
Other theft20.89-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.59-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.46-43.75%
Other theft42.68300.00%
Vehicle crime31.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Robbery20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-83.33%
Other crime10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.5738.46%
Anti-social behaviour165.3533.33%
Shoplifting64.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.780.00%
Public order30.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.49-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour123.860.00%
Shoplifting43.5733.33%
Public order41.19-60.00%
Other theft31.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.8483.33%
Anti-social behaviour126.54-7.69%
Public order103.57100.00%
Vehicle crime52.970.00%
Shoplifting31.49-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-70.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Burglary20.59-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1316.658.33%
Violence and sexual offences123.86-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson103.57233.33%
Shoplifting82.97100.00%
Burglary62.380.00%
Public order51.78150.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.19-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour124.169.09%
Shoplifting43.57-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.19200.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.35-31.25%
Shoplifting73.2716.67%
Other theft52.0866.67%
Burglary41.49100.00%
Vehicle crime41.19100.00%
Public order21.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1614.86-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences124.76-14.29%
Shoplifting63.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.78100.00%
Public order31.19-50.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour1916.3511.76%
Violence and sexual offences145.6527.27%
Public order64.16500.00%
Other crime41.78300.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Shoplifting30.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Burglary10.59-66.67%
Drugs10.30-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1714.57-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences115.0510.00%
Shoplifting63.2720.00%
Other theft31.7850.00%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.350.00%
Shoplifting52.970.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202416
June 202412
May 202412
April 202413
March 202412
February 202411
January 202416
December 202319
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 202410
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202418
June 202413
May 202422
April 202412
March 202414
February 202418
January 202412
December 202314
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 202410
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 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
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Dundee Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Cicely Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Cambridge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Reading Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Durham Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Merchants Quay
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Copperfield Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Dewhurst Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Langden Brook Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hareden Brook Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Strathclyde Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Cicely Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stirling Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Leeds Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gillies Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. St Frances Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Malham Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Ann'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1