BB1 2BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 2BW

BB1 2BW, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 183.92 per 1,000 population. This BB1 2BW 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 2BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 2BW, encompassing approximately 163 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB1 2BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 11
  • Ravenglass Close with total crimes: 10
  • Whitehaven Close with total crimes: 3

BB1 2BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11183.92450.00%
Violence and sexual offences767.4416.67%
Criminal damage and arson442.910.00%
Burglary224.52100.00%
Other crime212.260.00%
Other theft212.260.00%
Drugs112.260.00%
Public order16.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences655.18-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour236.78-71.43%
Burglary112.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7147.1440.00%
Anti-social behaviour742.91-36.36%
Other crime442.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson224.520.00%
Public order112.26-75.00%
Burglary16.13-50.00%
Other theft16.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime16.130.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11183.92266.67%
Violence and sexual offences567.44-16.67%
Public order430.650.00%
Other theft224.520.00%
Burglary212.26-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson212.26-33.33%
Possession of weapons112.260.00%
Robbery16.130.00%
Other crime16.130.00%
Vehicle crime16.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences698.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour336.78-50.00%
Burglary318.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson318.39200.00%
Other crime118.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6104.22500.00%
Violence and sexual offences636.780.00%
Vehicle crime236.780.00%
Public order112.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.130.00%
Other theft16.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences679.7020.00%
Burglary236.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.260.00%
Other crime16.130.00%
Robbery16.130.00%
Other theft16.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences555.18-37.50%
Public order130.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.13-80.00%
Other theft16.130.00%
Vehicle crime16.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8122.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour549.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson330.6550.00%
Burglary118.39-75.00%
Other theft16.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime16.130.00%
Public order16.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12128.74500.00%
Burglary473.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson224.52-33.33%
Other theft212.260.00%
Vehicle crime112.260.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour598.0925.00%
Criminal damage and arson330.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences218.39-60.00%
Other theft212.260.00%
Burglary212.26-50.00%
Shoplifting112.260.00%
Robbery16.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5141.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour430.650.00%
Burglary424.520.00%
Drugs424.520.00%
Other theft224.520.00%
Public order112.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.130.00%
Bicycle theft16.130.00%
Vehicle crime16.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20234

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 20247
June 202411
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 202312
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Ravenglass Close
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Whitehaven Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ermine Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. B6231
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Carnforth Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Beechwood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Newfield Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1