BIRCH WALK, BB1 1UJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 1UJ

BIRCH WALK, BB1 1UJ, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.85 per 1,000 population. This BB1 1UJ 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 1UJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 1UJ, encompassing approximately 5837 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

BB1 1UJ 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
  • Audley Range with total crimes: 4

BIRCH WALK, BB1 1UJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.85-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.1111.11%
Criminal damage and arson73.4375.00%
Vehicle crime61.2050.00%
Other theft41.03-20.00%
Other crime40.69300.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.34100.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.6238.89%
Anti-social behaviour184.2828.57%
Other theft53.08400.00%
Vehicle crime40.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.690.00%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.3912.50%
Anti-social behaviour143.08-6.67%
Vehicle crime62.40500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.030.00%
Drugs20.69-33.33%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Public order10.17-75.00%
Other crime10.17-66.67%
Shoplifting10.17-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.25-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour152.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.5733.33%
Public order40.690.00%
Other crime30.69200.00%
Drugs30.51-40.00%
Shoplifting30.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.43-18.18%
Drugs53.08400.00%
Public order40.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-57.14%
Other theft30.51-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Other crime10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.82-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour203.7766.67%
Vehicle crime73.43250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.2016.67%
Other theft51.2066.67%
Shoplifting30.86200.00%
Other crime30.510.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Public order10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.0814.29%
Anti-social behaviour124.11-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson62.060.00%
Other theft31.03-50.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime20.34-75.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.17-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.1440.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.6054.55%
Vehicle crime82.91166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.3720.00%
Other theft61.03200.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Public order20.34-50.00%
Shoplifting20.34100.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.22-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour112.57120.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8825.00%
Public order40.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-25.00%
Other theft20.51-66.67%
Burglary20.34-33.33%
Other crime20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.9115.79%
Other theft63.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.03-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.86100.00%
Public order40.69100.00%
Vehicle crime40.6933.33%
Burglary30.690.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.0218.75%
Anti-social behaviour93.260.00%
Other theft41.54-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.69200.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-80.00%
Public order20.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.710.00%
Other theft51.540.00%
Shoplifting40.860.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
July 202414
June 202415
May 202420
April 202420
March 202412
February 202417
January 202411
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202425
July 202418
June 202416
May 202418
April 202422
March 202424
February 202421
January 202415
December 202322
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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 1UJ 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. 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. Frederick Row
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Woodland Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 9. Dover Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Sandwich Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Winmarleigh Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Eagle Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Valley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Delph Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Longton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Patten Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Cook Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Rivington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Acorn Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Crabtree Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1