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

Overview of Crime in BB1 2AL

ACCRINGTON ROAD, BB1 2AL, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.24 per 1,000 population. This BB1 2AL 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 2AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 2AL, encompassing approximately 4763 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB1 2AL area, explore the BB1 2AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB1 2AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gloucester Road with total crimes: 6
  • Farm House Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

ACCRINGTON ROAD, BB1 2AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.24-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour113.57-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.31100.00%
Other theft31.26200.00%
Public order30.6350.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.0820.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.78112.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.63200.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In July 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 offences157.14-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.68-14.29%
Public order21.260.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%

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 offences2010.92-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.20-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson72.5240.00%
Vehicle crime41.47100.00%
Burglary30.8450.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Public order20.42100.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.3419.05%
Anti-social behaviour135.25-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson52.730.00%
Drugs31.05200.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.21-75.00%
Public order10.21-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.76-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.7825.00%
Public order51.0525.00%
Other theft41.0533.33%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.7675.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.88-29.41%
Public order42.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.84-55.56%
Other theft30.840.00%
Burglary30.63-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.9730.77%
Violence and sexual offences163.576.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.3612.50%
Burglary51.89400.00%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%
Other theft30.6350.00%
Public order20.63-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.87-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour133.1585.71%
Criminal damage and arson82.7333.33%
Public order41.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-50.00%
Other theft20.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.1335.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.67-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.47-14.29%
Other theft61.26100.00%
Vehicle crime41.26100.00%
Robbery10.84-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

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 offences2010.0817.65%
Anti-social behaviour94.20-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson71.89-30.00%
Other theft31.47-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Public order20.42100.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Other crime10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In October 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 offences1712.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.730.00%
Other theft82.100.00%
Other crime31.680.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 202415
June 202420
May 202425
April 202421
March 202428
February 202416
January 202415
December 202327
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 20248
June 202412
May 202413
April 202418
March 202412
February 202417
January 202413
December 20237
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gloucester Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Farm House Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Hamer Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. A679
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westbury Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Delph Approach
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Worcester Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Eagle Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Tarbert Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Delph Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Leicester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Devon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Whitebirk Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Surrey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Maricourt Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Peronne Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kingsmead
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Accrington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hillside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Fecitt Brow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Bank Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Brownlow Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1