BB1 3DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 3DZ

BB1 3DZ, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.88 per 1,000 population. This BB1 3DZ 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 3DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 3DZ, encompassing approximately 3080 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

BB1 3DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Margarets Way with total crimes: 6
  • Audley Range with total crimes: 4
  • Temple Drive with total crimes: 4

BB1 3DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1816.8880.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.8422.22%
Drugs53.5766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.62300.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other theft10.65-75.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.3942.86%
Violence and sexual offences93.25-43.75%
Other theft42.92100.00%
Drugs31.30200.00%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.7177.78%
Anti-social behaviour75.19-36.36%
Other theft22.27100.00%
Shoplifting20.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.01175.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.57-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson32.920.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Burglary30.97200.00%
Bicycle theft20.970.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Drugs10.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.32-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.74-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour44.54-66.67%
Other theft31.300.00%
Possession of weapons30.970.00%
Drugs30.970.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.2858.33%
Anti-social behaviour126.17200.00%
Shoplifting33.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-70.00%
Other theft30.97200.00%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.3420.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.90400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.25-66.67%
Drugs41.30300.00%
Burglary21.30100.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.32-87.50%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.99100.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.9066.67%
Other theft83.25700.00%
Public order22.60-33.33%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-75.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson89.74700.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.60-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.95-14.29%
Public order31.95-25.00%
Other crime20.97-50.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Other theft10.32-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.87-22.22%
Other theft62.27200.00%
Public order41.950.00%
Other crime41.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.7425.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.92200.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.600.00%
Shoplifting41.950.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 20247
June 202411
May 20244
April 202412
March 20244
February 202412
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202416
June 20249
May 202414
April 202419
March 202412
February 202410
January 20246
December 202315
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 202410
February 20242
January 20248
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20248
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB1 3DZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Margarets Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Audley Range
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Temple Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Dalton Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Wharf Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dundee Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. St Marys Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Skiddaw Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Kinross Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Culshaw Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Thorn Hill Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cook Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Rivington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Acorn Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crabtree Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Fort Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Copy Nook
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Shakeshaft Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Mary Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Strathclyde Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Briar Hill Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Cranwell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1