BB1 5EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 5EL

BB1 5EL, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.35 per 1,000 population. This BB1 5EL 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 5EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 5EL, encompassing approximately 2874 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB1 5EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wharf Street with total crimes: 4
  • Windermere Close with total crimes: 2
  • Buttermere Close with total crimes: 2

BB1 5EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.3516.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.430.00%
Public order22.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.6175.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.4320.00%
Drugs22.09100.00%
Public order20.70-66.67%
Robbery10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order66.61500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.74-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.2620.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0966.67%
Burglary21.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.52-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.74-62.50%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.00166.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.7875.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.430.00%
Other crime11.39-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.39-42.86%
Other crime31.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-50.00%
Drugs31.04200.00%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.96-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.4350.00%
Burglary32.09200.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2233.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.78-20.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.09-54.55%
Other theft21.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.65-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences63.83-40.00%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.0430.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.52-16.67%
Burglary13.480.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.170.00%
Drugs23.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 202311
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20243
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20244
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wharf Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Windermere Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Buttermere Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Culshaw Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thorn Hill Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Noblett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Mount Trinity
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lark Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Notre Dame Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Ambleside Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Peter Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Westwood Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Fort Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Copy Nook
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1