BB1 5BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 5BT

BB1 5BT, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.71 per 1,000 population. This BB1 5BT 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 5BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 5BT, encompassing approximately 3922 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (93.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-34.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB1 5BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 35
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Ainsworth Street with total crimes: 4

BB1 5BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3123.7193.75%
Anti-social behaviour237.90-34.29%
Violence and sexual offences235.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.860.00%
Public order30.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3523.20169.23%
Violence and sexual offences238.9276.92%
Shoplifting165.86166.67%
Public order64.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Robbery30.76200.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Other theft10.51-75.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.77-35.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.31-48.00%
Public order93.31200.00%
Shoplifting62.29-33.33%
Other theft41.53-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02200.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.1066.67%
Anti-social behaviour206.37-9.09%
Shoplifting95.1012.50%
Other theft52.2966.67%
Vehicle crime31.2750.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2216.0622.22%
Violence and sexual offences155.61-21.05%
Shoplifting83.8260.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.04-57.14%
Other theft30.76-40.00%
Public order30.76-25.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other crime20.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.0835.71%
Anti-social behaviour184.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.5975.00%
Shoplifting51.7825.00%
Other theft51.2725.00%
Public order41.27300.00%
Other crime41.02100.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.96-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour123.57-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson43.0633.33%
Other theft41.02100.00%
Shoplifting41.02-60.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.3080.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.5970.00%
Shoplifting104.33100.00%
Public order42.550.00%
Vehicle crime31.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76200.00%
Burglary20.76-33.33%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.18-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences102.55-9.09%
Shoplifting52.55-50.00%
Drugs31.270.00%
Burglary30.76200.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1413.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.5710.00%
Shoplifting102.80-37.50%
Other theft52.5566.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.270.00%
Drugs30.76200.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Public order10.51-75.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1613.51-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour144.08-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences103.57-37.50%
Public order42.5533.33%
Other theft31.020.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1715.8170.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.0823.08%
Drugs34.08200.00%
Public order30.7650.00%
Other theft30.76-25.00%
Other crime10.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1614.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.080.00%
Shoplifting103.310.00%
Other theft42.550.00%
Theft from the person31.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202435
July 202413
June 202420
May 202422
April 202418
March 202412
February 202417
January 202410
December 202314
November 202314
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202416
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 202410
January 20245
December 202310
November 202316
October 202317
September 202310

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202423
July 202413
June 202425
May 202415
April 202419
March 202414
February 202418
January 202410
December 202311
November 202310
October 202316
September 202313

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB1 5BT 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
    Total26
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Ainsworth Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Wharf Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. James Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kendal Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Brookhouse Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Swift Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brown Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Windermere Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Buttermere Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Inkerman Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Carr Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Noblett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Mount Trinity
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Lark Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Boyle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ambleside Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1