BB1 2RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 2RH

BB1 2RH, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.91 per 1,000 population. This BB1 2RH 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 2RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 2RH, encompassing approximately 2477 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

BB1 2RH 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 2RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.91-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour74.04-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson42.8333.33%
Public order21.61-50.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.81-60.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-50.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1723.8113.33%
Violence and sexual offences176.866.25%
Other theft56.8666.67%
Shoplifting52.02400.00%
Vehicle crime42.020.00%
Public order41.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Drugs10.40-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.78-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour156.46-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson56.050.00%
Drugs32.020.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.97-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour167.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.4666.67%
Other theft32.020.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.95214.29%
Anti-social behaviour128.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.84-50.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences710.90-72.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.42-71.43%
Public order21.61-33.33%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.21127.27%
Anti-social behaviour1410.09250.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.6550.00%
Public order32.420.00%
Other theft31.2150.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.09-60.71%
Anti-social behaviour44.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6133.33%
Burglary21.61-33.33%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour511.30-54.55%
Public order52.02150.00%
Vehicle crime32.020.00%
Burglary31.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.9316.67%
Anti-social behaviour115.6510.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.44-40.00%
Public order21.21-33.33%
Other theft20.810.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.13-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour104.84-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson54.04-28.57%
Public order32.020.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.81-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.440.00%
Shoplifting22.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
July 202416
June 202418
May 202422
April 20247
March 202425
February 202411
January 202428
December 202314
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202417
July 202415
June 202416
May 202412
April 20244
March 202414
February 20244
January 20245
December 202311
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 20241
March 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

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 2RH 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. Ayr Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brodick Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Troon Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Arran Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Ballantrae Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Portree Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Glenluce Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Shadsworth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1