BB1 2JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 2JS

BB1 2JS, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.95 per 1,000 population. This BB1 2JS 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 2JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 2JS, encompassing approximately 4074 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-25.93% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

BB1 2JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bute Road with total crimes: 7
  • Shetland Close with total crimes: 4
  • Dunoon Drive with total crimes: 4

BB1 2JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.95-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour204.91-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson84.9160.00%
Public order51.9625.00%
Other crime31.2350.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-62.50%
Robbery20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.49-60.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-85.71%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2721.6022.73%
Violence and sexual offences266.6313.04%
Vehicle crime86.38300.00%
Other theft71.96133.33%
Shoplifting51.72400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.23-44.44%
Public order41.23-20.00%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Drugs10.25-75.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.92-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour225.644.76%
Criminal damage and arson95.4080.00%
Public order52.21150.00%
Drugs41.23100.00%
Other theft30.9850.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.18-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour217.1216.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.15-16.67%
Robbery21.230.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Public order20.49-50.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.9576.47%
Anti-social behaviour187.36157.14%
Criminal damage and arson64.42-33.33%
Public order41.4733.33%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.80-60.47%
Criminal damage and arson94.1728.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.21-65.00%
Public order31.720.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4321.3595.45%
Anti-social behaviour2010.5581.82%
Criminal damage and arson74.9140.00%
Other theft51.7266.67%
Public order31.230.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-33.33%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.78-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.40-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.700.00%
Vehicle crime31.23-25.00%
Other theft30.7450.00%
Burglary20.74-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4019.1429.03%
Anti-social behaviour129.82-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson52.95-28.57%
Public order51.23-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.23100.00%
Burglary40.9833.33%
Possession of weapons30.980.00%
Other theft20.74-50.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.3929.17%
Anti-social behaviour197.615.56%
Criminal damage and arson74.660.00%
Public order61.7220.00%
Other theft41.470.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Robbery10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.469.09%
Anti-social behaviour185.89-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.42-36.36%
Public order51.72400.00%
Burglary31.23200.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Robbery20.49100.00%
Shoplifting10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.93-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour205.40-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson114.9157.14%
Other crime42.700.00%
Possession of weapons30.980.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2316.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences235.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.640.00%
Public order51.720.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202426
July 202423
June 202429
May 202430
April 202417
March 202443
February 202422
January 202440
December 202331
November 202324
October 202322
September 202323

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202427
July 202422
June 202421
May 202418
April 20247
March 202420
February 202411
January 202412
December 202319
November 202318
October 202320
September 202323

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 20249
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bute Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shetland Close
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Dunoon Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Farm House Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ayr Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brodick Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Troon Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Dover Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Sandwich Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Orkney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Arran Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Martindale Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Hastings Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Romney Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hythe Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Delph Approach
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Tarbert Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Ballantrae Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Portree Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Glenluce Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Shadsworth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Ennerdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Grisedale Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Valley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Delph Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Brownlow Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1