BB1 1NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 1NF

BB1 1NF, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.33 per 1,000 population. This BB1 1NF 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 1NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 1NF, encompassing approximately 5272 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

BB1 1NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Margarets Way with total crimes: 6
  • Ripon Street with total crimes: 4
  • Audley Range with total crimes: 4

BB1 1NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2112.3361.54%
Violence and sexual offences173.9854.55%
Criminal damage and arson63.22500.00%
Drugs51.1466.67%
Public order40.950.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-60.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Other theft10.38-80.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.7885.71%
Violence and sexual offences112.47-54.17%
Vehicle crime52.09400.00%
Other theft50.95150.00%
Drugs30.95200.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.7871.43%
Anti-social behaviour74.55-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.3350.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.19-66.67%
Public order10.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In June 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 offences148.16-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour122.66100.00%
Shoplifting32.280.00%
Public order30.57200.00%
Burglary30.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other theft10.19-75.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.19-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.724.76%
Anti-social behaviour64.17-50.00%
Other theft41.14-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.760.00%
Drugs30.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-60.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.0540.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.98200.00%
Other theft62.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%
Shoplifting30.57200.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.34-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson102.84233.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.90-69.23%
Drugs40.76300.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Other theft20.38-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Shoplifting10.38-66.67%
Burglary10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In February 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 offences169.4877.78%
Anti-social behaviour133.0318.18%
Other theft102.47900.00%
Shoplifting31.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.57-66.67%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.97-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences92.09-59.09%
Criminal damage and arson91.71350.00%
Other crime31.71-40.00%
Public order30.57-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other theft10.19-87.50%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.9529.41%
Anti-social behaviour154.17-11.76%
Other theft82.84166.67%
Other crime51.52150.00%
Public order40.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.38100.00%
Burglary20.38-50.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.6730.77%
Violence and sexual offences173.226.25%
Criminal damage and arson53.2266.67%
Burglary40.95300.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences168.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.0344.44%
Shoplifting52.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Other theft30.57200.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.710.00%
Shoplifting51.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 202410
February 20243
January 20249
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246
April 202412
March 20244
February 202413
January 202411
December 202315
November 202317
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202424
June 202414
May 202422
April 202421
March 202415
February 202416
January 20249
December 202322
November 202317
October 202316
September 20238

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 202410
January 20241
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Margarets Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Ripon Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Audley Range
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Temple Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Dalton Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Wharf Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dundee Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. St Marys Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Skiddaw Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Kinross Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Culshaw Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thorn Hill Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cambridge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Reading Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Dewhurst Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Cook Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Rivington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Acorn Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Copy Nook
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Shakeshaft Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Mary Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Strathclyde Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Briar Hill Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Cranwell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Stirling Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Leeds Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Randolph Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Nottingham Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1