BB1 3BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 3BS

BB1 3BS, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.15 per 1,000 population. This BB1 3BS 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 3BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 3BS, encompassing approximately 1727 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB1 3BS area, explore the BB1 3BS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB1 3BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hill Street with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Glenfield Close with total crimes: 3

BB1 3BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.15200.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.21-20.00%
Burglary32.320.00%
Other theft21.74-50.00%
Shoplifting21.16100.00%
Other crime11.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.84150.00%
Other theft42.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Shoplifting11.16-75.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49.26300.00%
Drugs32.320.00%
Public order31.740.00%
Other theft21.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.16-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-60.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.47-37.50%
Other theft22.890.00%
Shoplifting11.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.8460.00%
Other theft24.63-33.33%
Shoplifting21.16-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.16-60.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.42-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.89-16.67%
Other theft32.8950.00%
Shoplifting31.74200.00%
Public order11.740.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.47-14.29%
Other theft23.47-60.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Shoplifting11.16-50.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In February 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 behaviour713.31133.33%
Violence and sexual offences64.050.00%
Other theft53.4725.00%
Shoplifting22.890.00%
Burglary21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.840.00%
Other theft43.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.32-40.00%
Public order11.74-66.67%
Drugs10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.4725.00%
Public order32.8950.00%
Other theft21.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.8433.33%
Other theft42.32300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.32-70.00%
Public order21.74100.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Shoplifting10.58-75.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.89-16.67%
Shoplifting45.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.32-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.74-70.00%
Other theft11.74-50.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In September 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 offences1221.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.950.00%
Shoplifting65.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.470.00%
Other theft22.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 3BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hill Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Glenfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Clinton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Crabtree Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Burnley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Westwood Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Fort Street
    Total1
    Burglary1