BB1 5DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 5DG

BB1 5DG, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.82 per 1,000 population. This BB1 5DG 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 5DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 5DG, encompassing approximately 2461 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-24.14% decrease)

BB1 5DG 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 5DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3239.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2313.0035.29%
Anti-social behaviour229.35-24.14%
Public order58.94-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.030.00%
Drugs31.22-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Bicycle theft21.220.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2932.91141.67%
Violence and sexual offences1711.7841.67%
Shoplifting166.91100.00%
Public order66.50-14.29%
Drugs42.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63-25.00%
Robbery21.22100.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1220.32-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.88-33.33%
Shoplifting84.88-11.11%
Public order73.25133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.84300.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Other theft20.81-50.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.1612.50%
Anti-social behaviour167.31-11.11%
Shoplifting96.5012.50%
Other theft43.66100.00%
Public order31.630.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Other crime10.81-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1823.1612.50%
Violence and sexual offences167.3160.00%
Shoplifting86.5060.00%
Public order33.25-25.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-71.43%
Other crime20.81-50.00%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1621.9477.78%
Violence and sexual offences106.50-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.0675.00%
Shoplifting52.8425.00%
Public order42.03300.00%
Other crime41.63100.00%
Other theft31.630.00%
Possession of weapons21.220.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.25-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour94.88-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson43.66100.00%
Shoplifting41.63-60.00%
Other theft31.6350.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.16111.11%
Anti-social behaviour177.7270.00%
Shoplifting106.91150.00%
Public order34.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22100.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Burglary20.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.81-66.67%
Robbery10.410.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.41-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences94.06-18.18%
Shoplifting43.66-60.00%
Burglary31.63200.00%
Vehicle crime31.2250.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Other theft10.41-80.00%

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 behaviour1420.32-26.32%
Violence and sexual offences115.69-15.38%
Shoplifting104.47-37.50%
Other theft54.06400.00%
Robbery22.030.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1923.575.56%
Shoplifting167.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.50-13.33%
Public order45.2833.33%
Other theft11.63-66.67%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1824.780.00%
Shoplifting167.3160.00%
Violence and sexual offences156.5015.38%
Public order36.09200.00%
Other theft31.220.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour1823.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences137.310.00%
Shoplifting105.280.00%
Other theft34.060.00%
Theft from the person31.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202429
July 202412
June 202416
May 202418
April 202416
March 20249
February 202417
January 202410
December 202314
November 202319
October 202318
September 202318

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 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 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 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202416
July 20248
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 202410
January 20244
December 202310
November 202316
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
July 202412
June 202418
May 202416
April 202410
March 202412
February 202419
January 20249
December 202311
November 202313
October 202315
September 202313

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB1 5DG 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. Brookhouse Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Swift Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brown Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Windermere Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Buttermere Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Culshaw Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Thorn Hill Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cicely Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Ambleside Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Fort Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Cicely Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cranwell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1