ACCRINGTON ROAD, BB1 2AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 2AH

ACCRINGTON ROAD, BB1 2AH, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.63 per 1,000 population. This BB1 2AH 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 2AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 2AH, encompassing approximately 5549 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB1 2AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Farm House Close with total crimes: 4
  • Dover Close with total crimes: 3

ACCRINGTON ROAD, BB1 2AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.6313.64%
Anti-social behaviour124.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.16100.00%
Public order41.44300.00%
Other theft30.7250.00%
Other crime30.54200.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.2737.50%
Anti-social behaviour183.96125.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.720.00%
Possession of weapons30.720.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.39-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour82.88-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson61.4420.00%
Vehicle crime41.0833.33%
Public order30.7250.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.47-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.06-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.520.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-25.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Drugs10.36-75.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.1756.25%
Anti-social behaviour164.50-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson52.88-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.90100.00%
Drugs40.72300.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Public order20.36-50.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.9135.71%
Violence and sexual offences163.42-51.52%
Criminal damage and arson72.88-22.22%
Other theft41.2633.33%
Public order40.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.7973.68%
Anti-social behaviour145.95-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.52-10.00%
Burglary41.62-20.00%
Public order40.72100.00%
Other theft30.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-60.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2012.0733.33%
Violence and sexual offences193.6026.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.4225.00%
Vehicle crime51.8025.00%
Burglary50.9066.67%
Other theft40.9033.33%
Public order20.72-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.73-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour152.7066.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.700.00%
Vehicle crime41.4433.33%
Public order40.720.00%
Other theft30.72-25.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.4512.50%
Anti-social behaviour94.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.6233.33%
Other theft41.44100.00%
Burglary30.72200.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Robbery10.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences249.5526.32%
Anti-social behaviour124.329.09%
Criminal damage and arson62.16-45.45%
Vehicle crime31.08200.00%
Other theft20.54-77.78%
Public order20.36100.00%
Robbery20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.8118.75%
Anti-social behaviour113.42-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson111.9883.33%
Other theft91.980.00%
Drugs21.62100.00%
Burglary20.36-60.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In September 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 offences168.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.340.00%
Burglary51.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 20248
June 202414
May 202416
April 202419
March 202414
February 202420
January 202415
December 20239
November 202312
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20249
February 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202422
July 202416
June 202417
May 202425
April 202416
March 202433
February 202419
January 202415
December 202327
November 202324
October 202319
September 202316

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 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
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB1 2AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Longton Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Farm House Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dover Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sandwich Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Winmarleigh Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A679
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Orkney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Romney Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bonchurch Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Hythe Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Westbury Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Delph Approach
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Worcester Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Eagle Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Tarbert Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Delph Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Longton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Patten Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Leicester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Didsbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Devon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Whitebirk Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Surrey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Kingsmead
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Accrington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hillside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Fecitt Brow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Bank Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1