BB1 5AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 5AL

BB1 5AL, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 163 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 170.08 per 1,000 population. This BB1 5AL 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 5AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 5AL, encompassing approximately 958 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (161.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (6.98% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-11.63% decrease)

BB1 5AL 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
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18

BB1 5AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47170.08161.11%
Anti-social behaviour4649.046.98%
Violence and sexual offences3848.00-11.63%
Public order839.65-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.3516.67%
Other theft47.30-42.86%
Drugs34.170.00%
Robbery33.13-40.00%
Bicycle theft23.130.00%
Possession of weapons22.090.00%
Vehicle crime12.09-50.00%
Other crime11.04-50.00%
Burglary11.040.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43149.21-2.27%
Anti-social behaviour4344.8730.30%
Shoplifting1844.8738.46%
Public order1018.7825.00%
Other theft710.43-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson67.30-25.00%
Robbery56.2625.00%
Drugs35.22200.00%
Vehicle crime23.130.00%
Possession of weapons22.090.00%
Other crime22.09-33.33%
Burglary12.09-66.67%
Theft from the person11.04-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44134.6012.82%
Anti-social behaviour3345.91-10.81%
Shoplifting1334.43-38.10%
Other theft813.5614.29%
Public order88.3560.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.35166.67%
Robbery48.35100.00%
Burglary34.170.00%
Other crime33.13200.00%
Bicycle theft23.130.00%
Theft from the person22.09100.00%
Drugs12.09-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39132.52-15.22%
Anti-social behaviour3740.69-11.90%
Shoplifting2138.6140.00%
Other theft721.91-12.50%
Public order57.30-58.33%
Burglary35.2250.00%
Possession of weapons33.13200.00%
Drugs33.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.13-62.50%
Vehicle crime23.13100.00%
Robbery22.09-33.33%
Other crime12.09-66.67%
Theft from the person11.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46151.3035.29%
Anti-social behaviour4248.0035.48%
Shoplifting1543.8250.00%
Public order1215.650.00%
Other theft812.5214.29%
Criminal damage and arson88.35-20.00%
Other crime38.35-40.00%
Robbery33.130.00%
Burglary23.13-60.00%
Drugs22.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.09-80.00%
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 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34136.69-30.61%
Anti-social behaviour3135.48-18.42%
Public order1232.3520.00%
Shoplifting1012.52-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson1010.4325.00%
Other theft710.43-22.22%
Burglary57.30400.00%
Possession of weapons55.220.00%
Other crime55.22400.00%
Vehicle crime45.220.00%
Drugs34.17-40.00%
Robbery33.13200.00%
Theft from the person23.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49150.25-9.26%
Anti-social behaviour3851.13-7.32%
Shoplifting1839.65-35.71%
Public order1018.780.00%
Other theft910.4328.57%
Criminal damage and arson89.39-20.00%
Drugs58.350.00%
Vehicle crime45.22100.00%
Burglary14.17-75.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Robbery11.04-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54171.1258.82%
Anti-social behaviour4156.3541.38%
Shoplifting2842.78300.00%
Public order1029.2225.00%
Criminal damage and arson1010.4342.86%
Other theft710.4340.00%
Robbery47.30100.00%
Burglary44.1733.33%
Vehicle crime24.17-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.090.00%
Theft from the person12.09-66.67%
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 offences34106.43-8.11%
Anti-social behaviour2935.48-14.71%
Public order830.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson78.3575.00%
Shoplifting77.30-70.83%
Other theft57.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime35.22200.00%
Burglary33.1350.00%
Theft from the person33.130.00%
Robbery23.13-50.00%
Drugs12.09-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37147.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour3438.6136.00%
Shoplifting2435.48-45.45%
Other theft1025.0442.86%
Public order610.43-70.00%
Bicycle theft66.260.00%
Possession of weapons56.2625.00%
Drugs55.22400.00%
Robbery45.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.170.00%
Theft from the person34.170.00%
Burglary23.13100.00%
Vehicle crime12.09-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44151.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences3745.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour2538.610.00%
Public order2026.090.00%
Other theft720.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.300.00%
Possession of weapons44.170.00%
Vehicle crime24.170.00%
Burglary12.090.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 399 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202443
July 202433
June 202437
May 202442
April 202431
March 202438
February 202441
January 202429
December 202334
November 202325

A total of 455 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202443
July 202444
June 202439
May 202446
April 202434
March 202449
February 202454
January 202434
December 202337
November 202337

A total of 245 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202418
July 202413
June 202421
May 202415
April 202410
March 202418
February 202428
January 20247
December 202324
November 202344

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20248
June 20245
May 202412
April 202412
March 202410
February 202410
January 20248
December 20236
November 202320

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 202410
March 20248
February 202410
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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
February 20242
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB1 5AL 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. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Astley Gate
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
  • 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. Ainsworth Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. James Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tattersall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. King Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. France Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Clayton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Swift Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brown Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Cicely Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Mincing Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Feilden Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Cicely Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1