NIGHTINGALE CLOSE, BB1 2RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 2RE

NIGHTINGALE CLOSE, BB1 2RE, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 78.81 per 1,000 population. This BB1 2RE 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 2RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 2RE, encompassing approximately 380 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB1 2RE area, explore the BB1 2RE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BB1 2RE area, visit the BB1 2RE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BB1 2RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pankhurst Close with total crimes: 25
  • Haslingden Road with total crimes: 3
  • Seacole Close with total crimes: 1

NIGHTINGALE CLOSE, BB1 2RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2278.8169.23%
Other theft257.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson15.25-50.00%
Drugs12.630.00%
Public order12.630.00%
Other crime12.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.630.00%
Burglary12.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1355.17-59.38%
Other theft334.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.88-33.33%
Other crime15.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.630.00%
Shoplifting12.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32128.7368.42%
Other theft684.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson315.76200.00%
Public order37.88200.00%
Drugs27.880.00%
Bicycle theft15.250.00%
Theft from the person12.630.00%
Vehicle crime12.63-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1991.950.00%
Vehicle crime749.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour318.390.00%
Other theft27.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.250.00%
Public order12.630.00%
Shoplifting12.630.00%
Other crime12.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1970.9335.71%
Anti-social behaviour349.92-25.00%
Bicycle theft17.880.00%
Drugs12.630.00%
Public order12.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.63-87.50%
Burglary12.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14107.7116.67%
Criminal damage and arson836.78700.00%
Other theft521.02-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour413.14100.00%
Vehicle crime410.51100.00%
Public order210.51-33.33%
Drugs15.25-50.00%
Theft from the person12.630.00%
Burglary12.63-50.00%
Shoplifting12.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1278.819.09%
Other theft631.5350.00%
Public order315.760.00%
Drugs27.880.00%
Vehicle crime25.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.250.00%
Burglary25.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1168.310.00%
Other theft428.900.00%
Public order310.51-25.00%
Drugs27.880.00%
Possession of weapons25.25100.00%
Shoplifting25.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.25-66.67%
Burglary12.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1163.05-38.89%
Public order428.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson310.51200.00%
Shoplifting27.880.00%
Possession of weapons15.250.00%
Theft from the person12.630.00%
Vehicle crime12.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.63-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1876.19157.14%
Public order347.2950.00%
Other theft27.88100.00%
Burglary25.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.25-83.33%
Vehicle crime12.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences744.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson618.39100.00%
Public order215.760.00%
Other theft15.25-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour12.630.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft760.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences718.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson318.390.00%
Burglary27.880.00%
Public order25.250.00%
Vehicle crime15.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
July 202432
June 202419
May 202419
April 202414
March 202412
February 202411
January 202411
December 202318
November 20237
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pankhurst Close
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Haslingden Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Seacole Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Tippet Close
    Total1
    Burglary1