BB1 2FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 2FF

BB1 2FF, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 147.66 per 1,000 population. This BB1 2FF 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 2FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 2FF, encompassing approximately 203 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB1 2FF area, explore the BB1 2FF 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: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB1 2FF 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 2FF 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11147.66450.00%
Violence and sexual offences854.1460.00%
Criminal damage and arson439.370.00%
Burglary219.69100.00%
Other crime29.840.00%
Drugs19.840.00%
Public order14.920.00%
Other theft14.920.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences544.30-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour224.61-71.43%
Burglary19.840.00%
Vehicle crime14.920.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7103.36-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences634.45-25.00%
Other crime429.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson219.690.00%
Burglary19.840.00%
Other theft14.92-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11157.50266.67%
Violence and sexual offences854.1460.00%
Public order439.370.00%
Other theft219.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.840.00%
Possession of weapons19.840.00%
Robbery14.920.00%
Burglary14.92-66.67%
Other crime14.920.00%
Vehicle crime14.920.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences568.91-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour324.61-57.14%
Burglary314.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson214.77100.00%
Other crime19.840.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour773.83600.00%
Violence and sexual offences634.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson129.530.00%
Other theft14.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences659.0650.00%
Other crime229.530.00%
Vehicle crime19.840.00%
Robbery14.920.00%
Other theft14.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.920.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences424.61-60.00%
Vehicle crime119.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10127.9725.00%
Anti-social behaviour849.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson239.370.00%
Other theft29.840.00%
Public order29.840.00%
Burglary19.84-80.00%
Vehicle crime14.920.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences888.59166.67%
Burglary539.37150.00%
Criminal damage and arson224.610.00%
Public order29.840.00%
Vehicle crime19.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour578.7525.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.61-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson214.77100.00%
Other theft29.84100.00%
Burglary29.84-50.00%
Shoplifting19.840.00%
Robbery14.920.00%

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 offences5108.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour424.610.00%
Burglary419.690.00%
Drugs419.690.00%
Public order119.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.920.00%
Vehicle crime14.920.00%
Other theft14.920.00%
Other crime14.920.00%

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 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 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 20247
March 20241
January 20248
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 202410
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20242
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB1 2FF 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. Beechwood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Newfield Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Greenfield View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1