BB1 3LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 3LL

BB1 3LL, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.03 per 1,000 population. This BB1 3LL 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 3LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 3LL, encompassing approximately 5095 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-7.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

BB1 3LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gloucester Road with total crimes: 6
  • Longton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Frederick Row with total crimes: 4

BB1 3LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.03-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour64.91-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-20.00%
Other crime30.78200.00%
Other theft30.5950.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-33.33%
Public order20.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In August 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 offences2711.77107.69%
Anti-social behaviour155.30150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.9466.67%
Vehicle crime30.98-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.590.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.28-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour62.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-50.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Other theft20.39100.00%
Burglary10.39-75.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.81-40.74%
Anti-social behaviour123.14-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson62.35100.00%
Burglary41.1833.33%
Other crime30.7850.00%
Public order30.5950.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-25.00%
Drugs10.59-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.1768.75%
Anti-social behaviour175.300.00%
Vehicle crime43.3433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-25.00%
Drugs30.59200.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Public order20.39-33.33%
Other theft10.39-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.6213.33%
Violence and sexual offences163.34-38.46%
Other theft43.14300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.78-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.7850.00%
Public order30.59-40.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.7673.33%
Anti-social behaviour155.10-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson122.9433.33%
Public order52.35150.00%
Burglary30.98-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-71.43%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2312.1743.75%
Violence and sexual offences154.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.940.00%
Vehicle crime71.7775.00%
Burglary51.3766.67%
Public order20.98-50.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.19128.57%
Violence and sexual offences153.14-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson92.9412.50%
Vehicle crime41.770.00%
Public order40.780.00%
Other theft30.78-50.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.014.76%
Criminal damage and arson84.3260.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.57-36.36%
Other theft61.37100.00%
Vehicle crime41.18-33.33%
Burglary30.780.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.6031.25%
Anti-social behaviour114.1283.33%
Vehicle crime62.16500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.18-44.44%
Public order50.980.00%
Other theft30.98-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.770.00%
Other theft61.180.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202427
July 202413
June 202416
May 202427
April 202416
March 202426
February 202415
January 202415
December 202322
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 20246
June 202412
May 202417
April 202417
March 202415
February 202423
January 202416
December 20237
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 202412
February 20249
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
November 20235

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gloucester Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Longton Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Frederick Row
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Winmarleigh Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bonchurch Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hythe Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Westbury Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Delph Approach
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Worcester Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Eagle Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Delph Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Longton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Patten Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Burnley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Leicester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Burnley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hole House Street
    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. Accrington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hillside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Fecitt Brow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1