CHURCH STREET, BB1 5AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 5AF

CHURCH STREET, BB1 5AF, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 176.33 per 1,000 population. This BB1 5AF 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 5AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 5AF, encompassing approximately 964 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB1 5AF area, explore the BB1 5AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

BB1 5AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 35
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30
  • Astley Gate with total crimes: 16

CHURCH STREET, BB1 5AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49176.330.00%
Shoplifting4550.82150.00%
Violence and sexual offences4046.67-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson941.4980.00%
Public order89.33-11.11%
Drugs68.30100.00%
Other theft46.22-50.00%
Robbery34.15-25.00%
Bicycle theft23.110.00%
Possession of weapons22.070.00%
Other crime12.07-50.00%
Burglary11.04-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49157.6668.97%
Violence and sexual offences4550.82-8.16%
Shoplifting1846.6780.00%
Public order918.670.00%
Other theft89.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.30-37.50%
Robbery45.190.00%
Vehicle crime34.150.00%
Drugs33.11200.00%
Burglary23.11-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.070.00%
Other crime22.07-33.33%
Theft from the person22.070.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49132.7622.50%
Anti-social behaviour2950.82-29.27%
Shoplifting1030.08-52.38%
Public order910.3780.00%
Other theft89.3314.29%
Criminal damage and arson88.30166.67%
Robbery48.30100.00%
Burglary34.1550.00%
Other crime33.11200.00%
Bicycle theft23.110.00%
Theft from the person22.07100.00%
Drugs12.07-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41136.91-12.77%
Violence and sexual offences4042.53-18.37%
Shoplifting2141.4940.00%
Other theft721.78-22.22%
Public order57.26-58.33%
Drugs45.1933.33%
Possession of weapons34.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.11-62.50%
Burglary23.110.00%
Vehicle crime22.07100.00%
Robbery22.07-33.33%
Other crime12.07-66.67%
Theft from the person11.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49160.7732.43%
Anti-social behaviour4750.8246.88%
Shoplifting1548.7587.50%
Public order1215.569.09%
Other theft912.4528.57%
Criminal damage and arson89.33-27.27%
Drugs38.300.00%
Other crime33.11-40.00%
Robbery33.11-25.00%
Burglary23.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.07-80.00%
Theft from the person11.04-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37137.95-26.00%
Anti-social behaviour3238.38-17.95%
Public order1133.1910.00%
Criminal damage and arson1111.4137.50%
Shoplifting811.41-55.56%
Other theft78.30-30.00%
Possession of weapons57.26400.00%
Other crime55.19400.00%
Vehicle crime45.190.00%
Burglary44.15300.00%
Robbery44.15300.00%
Drugs34.15-50.00%
Theft from the person23.110.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50154.54-5.66%
Anti-social behaviour3951.86-7.14%
Shoplifting1840.45-33.33%
Other theft1018.67150.00%
Public order1010.3711.11%
Criminal damage and arson810.37-38.46%
Drugs68.300.00%
Vehicle crime46.22100.00%
Burglary14.15-75.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Robbery11.04-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.04-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53168.0355.88%
Anti-social behaviour4254.9744.83%
Shoplifting2743.56285.71%
Criminal damage and arson1328.0085.71%
Public order913.48-30.77%
Robbery49.33100.00%
Burglary44.1533.33%
Other theft44.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime24.150.00%
Possession of weapons22.070.00%
Theft from the person12.07-66.67%
Other crime11.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34113.06-17.07%
Anti-social behaviour2935.27-19.44%
Public order1330.0885.71%
Criminal damage and arson713.4840.00%
Shoplifting77.26-70.83%
Other theft67.26-40.00%
Burglary36.220.00%
Theft from the person33.110.00%
Drugs33.11-40.00%
Robbery23.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.07100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41155.58-8.89%
Anti-social behaviour3642.5338.46%
Shoplifting2437.34-44.19%
Other theft1024.8911.11%
Public order710.37-68.18%
Bicycle theft67.260.00%
Possession of weapons56.2225.00%
Drugs55.19150.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.190.00%
Robbery45.190.00%
Burglary34.150.00%
Theft from the person33.11200.00%
Vehicle crime13.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45163.8825.00%
Shoplifting4346.6722.86%
Anti-social behaviour2644.60-10.34%
Public order2226.97120.00%
Other theft922.82-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson59.33-28.57%
Possession of weapons45.190.00%
Drugs24.15-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.07-50.00%
Theft from the person11.04-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36153.510.00%
Shoplifting3537.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour2936.300.00%
Other theft1130.080.00%
Public order1011.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.370.00%
Drugs67.260.00%
Theft from the person46.220.00%
Other crime34.150.00%
Robbery33.110.00%
Burglary23.110.00%
Vehicle crime22.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 448 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202449
July 202429
June 202441
May 202447
April 202432
March 202439
February 202442
January 202429
December 202336
November 202326
October 202329

A total of 519 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202445
July 202449
June 202440
May 202449
April 202437
March 202450
February 202453
January 202434
December 202341
November 202345
October 202336

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
December 20236

A total of 271 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202418
July 202410
June 202421
May 202415
April 20248
March 202418
February 202427
January 20247
December 202324
November 202343
October 202335

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 20245
May 202412
April 202411
March 202410
February 20249
January 202413
December 20237
November 202322
October 202310

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 202411
March 20248
February 202413
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 20247
May 20249
April 20247
March 202410
February 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB1 5AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total35
    Shoplifting20
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total30
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Astley Gate
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pilkington Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Barton Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Dandy Walk
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heaton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Darwen Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Limbrick
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ainsworth Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Alma Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. James Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tattersall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. King Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. France Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Clayton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Swift Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Brown Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Mincing Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Feilden Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Lime Street
    Total1
    Drugs1