WALTER STREET, BB1 1SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 1SU

WALTER STREET, BB1 1SU, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.31 per 1,000 population. This BB1 1SU 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 1SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 1SU, encompassing approximately 7100 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

BB1 1SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ripon Street with total crimes: 4
  • Audley Range with total crimes: 4
  • Temple Drive with total crimes: 4

WALTER STREET, BB1 1SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour178.3121.43%
Violence and sexual offences152.390.00%
Vehicle crime82.1160.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.13200.00%
Drugs30.850.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.14-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.77-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour142.1175.00%
Vehicle crime51.9766.67%
Other theft30.700.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.93-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.39-33.33%
Other theft31.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.14-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.62-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour122.82-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.6933.33%
Drugs30.5650.00%
Public order30.42-25.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-66.67%
Burglary10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.895.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.96-17.65%
Other theft61.97100.00%
Public order40.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-60.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour172.82325.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.39-10.00%
Vehicle crime51.27400.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Burglary20.280.00%

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 offences155.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.1142.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.41-50.00%
Other theft30.56-50.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-75.00%

In February 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 offences156.0625.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.11-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.13-30.00%
Other theft60.99200.00%
Vehicle crime40.8533.33%
Drugs20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.62-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour101.6966.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.41900.00%
Public order31.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.4250.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Other theft20.28-66.67%
Drugs20.280.00%
Other crime20.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.9213.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.390.00%
Other theft60.85100.00%
Other crime40.8533.33%
Public order30.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%
Burglary10.14-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.93-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour62.11-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson40.850.00%
Other crime30.560.00%
Burglary30.420.00%
Other theft30.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.6226.67%
Anti-social behaviour172.6821.43%
Criminal damage and arson42.390.00%
Other theft40.56300.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.970.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 20248
June 202412
May 202414
April 202417
March 20244
February 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20249
March 202410
February 20247
January 202410
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202417
June 202420
May 202421
April 202420
March 202415
February 202415
January 202412
December 202317
November 202315
October 202319
September 202315

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ripon Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Audley Range
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Temple Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Dalton Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Dundee Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Pringle Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodland Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 8. Windsor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Woodlea Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. St Marys Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Skiddaw Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Kinross Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Thorn Hill Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Reading Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Copperfield Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Dewhurst Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Cook Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Rivington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Acorn Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Leeds Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Randolph Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Nottingham Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Winchester Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1