WESTBURY GARDENS, BB1 1XF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 1XF

WESTBURY GARDENS, BB1 1XF, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.62 per 1,000 population. This BB1 1XF 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 1XF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 1XF, encompassing approximately 5929 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

BB1 1XF 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
  • Frederick Row with total crimes: 4

WESTBURY GARDENS, BB1 1XF 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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.624.55%
Anti-social behaviour163.88-23.81%
Vehicle crime62.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0120.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Other crime40.67100.00%
Other theft30.67200.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.1222.22%
Anti-social behaviour213.7175.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.54-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.84-33.33%
Other crime20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-50.00%
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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.2620.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.04-14.29%
Vehicle crime62.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.01200.00%
Public order31.0150.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In June 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 offences157.76-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.53-17.65%
Other crime42.36300.00%
Vehicle crime30.6750.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-66.67%
Shoplifting20.340.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In May 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 offences209.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.37-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson62.87-14.29%
Public order31.0150.00%
Drugs30.51200.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour219.9540.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.54-44.83%
Criminal damage and arson72.70-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.18200.00%
Shoplifting31.01200.00%
Other theft20.51-50.00%
Public order20.34100.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.7952.63%
Anti-social behaviour154.89-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.53-20.00%
Other theft41.35300.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.34-75.00%
Burglary20.34-50.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2111.6475.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.5458.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.2011.11%
Vehicle crime81.69166.67%
Burglary41.35100.00%
Public order30.67-40.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.7771.43%
Violence and sexual offences122.02-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson92.0228.57%
Public order51.520.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Burglary20.51-50.00%
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 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.435.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.54-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.18133.33%
Burglary41.18300.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Robbery10.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.37-10.00%
Other theft31.52-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.51-72.73%
Public order20.510.00%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.7817.65%
Criminal damage and arson113.37266.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.86-23.08%
Other theft41.690.00%
Shoplifting40.670.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-80.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.870.00%
Burglary52.190.00%
Shoplifting40.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 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 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
July 202418
June 202415
May 202420
April 202416
March 202429
February 202419
January 202412
December 202321
November 202320
October 202320
September 202317

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
July 202412
June 202414
May 202417
April 202421
March 202415
February 202421
January 202412
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 202410
January 20249
December 20237
November 20233
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 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
September 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB1 1XF 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. Frederick Row
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Farm House Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodland Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 6. Dover Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sandwich Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Winmarleigh Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Orkney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hastings Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Romney Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bonchurch Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Hythe Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Westbury Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Delph Approach
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Eagle Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Tarbert Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Valley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Delph Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Longton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Patten Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Didsbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Devon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Accrington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hillside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Fecitt Brow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Brownlow Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1