BB1 5ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 5ER

BB1 5ER, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population. This BB1 5ER 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 5ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 5ER, encompassing approximately 4463 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-34.62% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB1 5ER Crime Hotspots

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

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

BB1 5ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.86-34.62%
Violence and sexual offences143.81-17.65%
Other crime23.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Other theft10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2611.65160.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.83112.50%
Public order33.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.39-41.18%
Public order92.24200.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.02-55.56%
Other theft21.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.43157.14%
Anti-social behaviour174.03-5.56%
Vehicle crime43.8133.33%
Other theft40.90100.00%
Public order30.9050.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.2928.57%
Violence and sexual offences74.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.57200.00%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Public order20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.4116.67%
Anti-social behaviour143.1416.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.14100.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour122.69-14.29%
Other crime32.690.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.29250.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.1480.00%
Other theft32.02200.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.81-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.12-33.33%
Drugs20.90-33.33%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.6233.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.69-50.00%
Burglary31.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.670.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.17-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.69-35.71%
Shoplifting32.02200.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.0817.65%
Violence and sexual offences144.480.00%
Drugs33.1450.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Other crime10.67-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.140.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202426
July 202410
June 202417
May 202418
April 202414
March 202412
February 202414
January 20244
December 20236
November 202312
October 202320
September 202317

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 20248
June 202418
May 20247
April 202414
March 202412
February 20249
January 20245
December 202312
November 20239
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 12 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 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
September 20233

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 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
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ainsworth Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Calder Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Cowper Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ice Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Inkerman Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Carr Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Noblett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Mount Trinity
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Lark Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Boyle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Notre Dame Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Ambleside Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Peter Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Fort Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Drugs1