DELPH CLOSE, BB1 2BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 2BL

DELPH CLOSE, BB1 2BL, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.68 per 1,000 population. This BB1 2BL 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 2BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 2BL, encompassing approximately 5619 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: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

BB1 2BL 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
  • Ayr Road with total crimes: 4

DELPH CLOSE, BB1 2BL 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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.6813.64%
Anti-social behaviour144.45-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.4975.00%
Vehicle crime41.250.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Other theft30.5350.00%
Other crime30.5350.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.0869.23%
Anti-social behaviour153.9187.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.67-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.71-20.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.12-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.31-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.42133.33%
Vehicle crime51.2525.00%
Public order30.8950.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.94-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour102.67-23.08%
Vehicle crime41.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-40.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Drugs10.36-75.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.5418.75%
Anti-social behaviour133.38-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson52.31-37.50%
Drugs40.89300.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.0828.57%
Violence and sexual offences163.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.8514.29%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Other theft20.36-50.00%
Public order20.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour144.27-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson72.49-41.67%
Other theft41.250.00%
Public order40.71300.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-60.00%
Burglary20.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.3912.50%
Anti-social behaviour183.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.2050.00%
Vehicle crime52.1425.00%
Other theft40.8933.33%
Burglary40.7133.33%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.18-75.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.25-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour122.8571.43%
Criminal damage and arson82.1414.29%
Vehicle crime41.4233.33%
Public order40.710.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Burglary30.53-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

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 offences218.90-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour73.74-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.250.00%
Burglary41.25300.00%
Vehicle crime30.7150.00%
Other theft30.5350.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.9021.05%
Anti-social behaviour104.09-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.78-41.67%
Other theft21.25-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.36100.00%
Public order20.36100.00%
Robbery20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.140.00%
Other theft72.140.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 20248
June 202410
May 202413
April 202418
March 202414
February 202418
January 202412
December 20237
November 202310
October 202312

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

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

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 202412
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202422
July 202413
June 202415
May 202419
April 202416
March 202424
February 202418
January 202416
December 202321
November 202323
October 202319

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 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 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 2BL 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. Ayr Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dover Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sandwich Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Winmarleigh Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A679
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Orkney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hastings Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Romney Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bonchurch Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Hythe Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Westbury Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Delph Approach
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Eagle Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Tarbert Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Delph Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Longton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Patten Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Leicester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Bank Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Brownlow Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1