HILLSIDE WALK, BB1 2BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 2BQ

HILLSIDE WALK, BB1 2BQ, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.68 per 1,000 population. This BB1 2BQ 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 2BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 2BQ, encompassing approximately 5394 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB1 2BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Shetland Close with total crimes: 4
  • Farm House Close with total crimes: 4

HILLSIDE WALK, BB1 2BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences2411.6826.32%
Anti-social behaviour144.45-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson82.60100.00%
Other crime51.48150.00%
Public order40.93100.00%
Vehicle crime40.74-50.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.3858.33%
Anti-social behaviour183.5263.64%
Vehicle crime83.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.48-55.56%
Public order20.74100.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.2237.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.04350.00%
Vehicle crime41.670.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%
Burglary10.190.00%
Public order10.19-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.34-38.46%
Vehicle crime41.48300.00%
Public order30.74200.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-60.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.5338.46%
Anti-social behaviour133.34-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson52.41-50.00%
Drugs30.93200.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Public order10.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.53-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences132.60-61.76%
Criminal damage and arson102.4166.67%
Public order31.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.19-75.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.5361.90%
Anti-social behaviour176.30-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.15-50.00%
Other theft41.11-20.00%
Public order30.74200.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-40.00%
Burglary30.56-25.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.98-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour203.89122.22%
Criminal damage and arson123.7133.33%
Other theft52.2266.67%
Vehicle crime50.9366.67%
Burglary40.93100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Public order10.19-75.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.20-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson94.2628.57%
Anti-social behaviour91.67-25.00%
Public order41.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-25.00%
Other theft30.56-25.00%
Burglary20.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.82-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.220.00%
Other theft41.30100.00%
Vehicle crime40.74100.00%
Burglary40.74100.00%
Public order40.74100.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.9444.44%
Anti-social behaviour154.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.78-36.36%
Burglary21.300.00%
Other theft20.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.37100.00%
Robbery20.37100.00%
Public order20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.780.00%
Other theft62.040.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20249
June 20242
May 20245
April 202410
March 20246
February 202412
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
July 202411
June 20248
May 202413
April 202414
March 202417
February 202420
January 20249
December 202312
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202419
July 202412
June 202418
May 202418
April 202413
March 202434
February 202421
January 202423
December 202326
November 202326
October 202318

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
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 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 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 2BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Longton Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Shetland Close
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Farm House Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ayr Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dover Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Sandwich Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Winmarleigh Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. A679
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    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. Shadsworth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Valley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Delph Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Longton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Patten Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Devon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Kingsmead
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Accrington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hillside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Fecitt Brow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Bank Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Brownlow Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1