BB1 5ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 5ED

BB1 5ED, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.24 per 1,000 population. This BB1 5ED 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 5ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 5ED, encompassing approximately 4003 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)

BB1 5ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Ainsworth Street with total crimes: 4
  • Wharf Street with total crimes: 4

BB1 5ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1815.24-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences184.50-14.29%
Shoplifting114.50266.67%
Drugs32.7550.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Public order20.50-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2716.49145.45%
Violence and sexual offences216.7490.91%
Public order55.25-44.44%
Robbery31.250.00%
Shoplifting30.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.75-38.89%
Public order92.75200.00%
Shoplifting42.25-50.00%
Other theft21.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.99120.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.50-10.00%
Shoplifting84.50100.00%
Other theft42.00100.00%
Vehicle crime31.0050.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.4933.33%
Violence and sexual offences105.00-28.57%
Shoplifting42.50100.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Other theft20.75-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.25-75.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.2436.36%
Violence and sexual offences143.757.69%
Other theft53.5066.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.25150.00%
Other crime41.25100.00%
Public order31.00200.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.50-50.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.49-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.25-26.67%
Shoplifting42.75-42.86%
Other theft31.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Other crime20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.7487.50%
Violence and sexual offences153.7566.67%
Shoplifting73.75133.33%
Public order41.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Other theft30.75200.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.49-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.25-20.00%
Drugs32.000.00%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Shoplifting30.75-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.74-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour102.50-16.67%
Shoplifting102.50-23.08%
Other theft52.5066.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Drugs30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.74-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour123.25-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences113.00-31.25%
Other theft32.750.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour1814.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.500.00%
Shoplifting154.000.00%
Drugs33.750.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202427
July 202411
June 202418
May 202420
April 202415
March 202411
February 202415
January 20248
December 202310
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
July 202411
June 202422
May 202410
April 202414
March 202413
February 202415
January 20249
December 202310
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20249
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20247
January 20243
December 202310
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total26
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Ainsworth Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Wharf Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. James Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kendal Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Inkerman Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Carr Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Noblett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Mount Trinity
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Lark Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Boyle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ambleside Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Peter Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Fort Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Drugs1