DEVON ROAD, BB1 3LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 3LA

DEVON ROAD, BB1 3LA, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.31 per 1,000 population. This BB1 3LA 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 3LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 3LA, encompassing approximately 5140 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

BB1 3LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gloucester Road with total crimes: 6
  • Farm House Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

DEVON ROAD, BB1 3LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.314.35%
Anti-social behaviour114.67-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson72.14133.33%
Other theft31.3650.00%
Public order30.5850.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.0953.33%
Anti-social behaviour174.4788.89%
Vehicle crime43.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.580.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.92-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.78-33.33%
Public order20.780.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.92-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour123.89-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3350.00%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Burglary30.7850.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Public order20.39100.00%
Drugs10.39-75.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.6742.11%
Anti-social behaviour155.25-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.78-33.33%
Drugs40.78300.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.19-80.00%
Public order10.19-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.4853.85%
Violence and sexual offences193.89-38.71%
Criminal damage and arson63.70-25.00%
Other theft51.1766.67%
Public order40.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.4582.35%
Anti-social behaviour136.03-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.53-20.00%
Public order41.56100.00%
Other theft30.780.00%
Burglary30.58-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-75.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2012.0625.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.896.25%
Criminal damage and arson103.3125.00%
Burglary51.9566.67%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Other theft30.7850.00%
Public order20.58-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.11-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson83.1114.29%
Vehicle crime41.560.00%
Public order40.780.00%
Burglary30.78200.00%
Other theft20.58-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.8736.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.61-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.560.00%
Other theft51.3666.67%
Vehicle crime40.9733.33%
Robbery10.78-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.0938.89%
Anti-social behaviour104.86-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson71.95-36.36%
Public order41.36300.00%
Other theft30.78-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.58200.00%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Other crime10.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.530.00%
Other theft82.140.00%
Other crime31.560.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20248
February 202410
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
July 202415
June 202420
May 202427
April 202419
March 202431
February 202417
January 202416
December 202334
November 202325
October 202318

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 20249
June 202412
May 202415
April 202420
March 202413
February 202420
January 202416
December 20238
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gloucester Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Farm House Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Winmarleigh Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hamer Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A679
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bonchurch Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Hythe Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Westbury Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Delph Approach
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Worcester Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Eagle Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Tarbert Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Delph Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Longton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Patten Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Leicester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Didsbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Devon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Whitebirk Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Surrey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Maricourt Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Peronne Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Kingsmead
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Accrington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hillside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Fecitt Brow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Bank Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1