WORCESTER ROAD, BB1 3LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 3LG

WORCESTER ROAD, BB1 3LG, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.59 per 1,000 population. This BB1 3LG 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 3LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 3LG, encompassing approximately 3426 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-68.75% decrease)

BB1 3LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thornley Avenue with total crimes: 24
  • Gloucester Road with total crimes: 6
  • Winmarleigh Street with total crimes: 3

WORCESTER ROAD, BB1 3LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.595.26%
Shoplifting95.84-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour52.63-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson41.460.00%
Drugs41.1733.33%
Other crime21.170.00%
Public order20.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.1846.15%
Shoplifting175.55112.50%
Anti-social behaviour164.96166.67%
Public order64.67100.00%
Possession of weapons41.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17300.00%
Drugs31.17200.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Other crime20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.09-40.91%
Shoplifting83.7914.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.33-53.85%
Vehicle crime31.75-25.00%
Public order30.88-40.00%
Other theft30.88-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-88.89%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.14-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour136.4218.18%
Criminal damage and arson93.79125.00%
Shoplifting72.63600.00%
Public order52.0425.00%
Other theft41.46300.00%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Burglary31.1750.00%
Drugs20.88-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.39141.67%
Anti-social behaviour118.46-35.29%
Drugs43.21-20.00%
Public order41.1733.33%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17100.00%
Other crime31.1750.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Other theft10.58-75.00%
Shoplifting10.29-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1714.8930.77%
Violence and sexual offences124.96-55.56%
Drugs53.5066.67%
Shoplifting51.46400.00%
Other theft41.46300.00%
Public order31.17-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-75.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.22107.69%
Anti-social behaviour137.88-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson83.79-20.00%
Public order52.3366.67%
Drugs31.46-50.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1815.7638.46%
Violence and sexual offences135.25-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.7911.11%
Drugs62.920.00%
Public order31.75-50.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.227.14%
Anti-social behaviour134.3862.50%
Criminal damage and arson93.79350.00%
Public order62.630.00%
Drugs61.75100.00%
Vehicle crime31.75-25.00%
Other theft30.88-50.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.97-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour84.09-27.27%
Other theft62.330.00%
Vehicle crime41.75-20.00%
Drugs31.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-60.00%
Shoplifting20.58-66.67%
Other crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.960.00%
Shoplifting63.210.00%
Public order61.750.00%
Drugs61.750.00%
Vehicle crime51.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.460.00%
Possession of weapons11.460.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
July 202413
June 202422
May 202429
April 202412
March 202427
February 202413
January 202415
December 202314
November 202317

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20249
May 20244
April 20242
March 20248
February 202410
January 20249
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202416
July 20246
June 202413
May 202411
April 202417
March 202413
February 202418
January 202413
December 20238
November 202311

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20236

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
November 20236

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
November 20231

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 20248
June 20247
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Thornley Avenue
    Total24
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Gloucester Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Winmarleigh Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Worcester Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Eagle Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Longton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Patten Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Burnley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Leicester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Burnley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hole House Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Didsbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Devon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Whitebirk Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Surrey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Accrington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1