WHALLEY ROAD, BB12 8JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB12 8JR

WHALLEY ROAD, BB12 8JR, Burnley has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.61 per 1,000 population. This BB12 8JR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB12 postcode area, which has experienced 298 crimes and a crime rate of 8.37 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BB12 8JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB12 8JR, encompassing approximately 874 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB12 8JR area, explore the BB12 8JR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BB12 8JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Alma Street with total crimes: 4
  • Dragon Street with total crimes: 3

WHALLEY ROAD, BB12 8JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1136.61-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour1112.58175.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.58200.00%
Public order23.430.00%
Other crime22.29100.00%
Other theft12.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.45250.00%
Anti-social behaviour416.02-33.33%
Public order24.580.00%
Other crime12.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour617.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.86-20.00%
Other crime24.580.00%
Burglary12.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour619.45-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.86-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson35.7250.00%
Possession of weapons13.43-50.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1030.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences711.44133.33%
Burglary28.010.00%
Possession of weapons22.290.00%
Vehicle crime22.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.29-60.00%
Public order12.290.00%
Drugs11.140.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour520.5925.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.72400.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.720.00%
Burglary23.43100.00%
Robbery12.290.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour413.73-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences34.58-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour718.30600.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.01-66.67%
Other theft34.58200.00%
Public order13.43-50.00%
Burglary11.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.731100.00%
Public order213.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.29-87.50%
Other crime11.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.8714.29%
Violence and sexual offences19.15-83.33%
Burglary11.14-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour727.4516.67%
Violence and sexual offences68.01-14.29%
Burglary56.86400.00%
Other crime35.720.00%
Other theft13.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.010.00%
Other theft36.860.00%
Public order13.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202414
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 202312
November 20231
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 202410
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20231
November 20238
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB12 8JR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Alma Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Dragon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Rosie Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Weir Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Back Shuttleworth Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Calder Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Holland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Vicarage Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Shuttleworth Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Havelock Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parish Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1