VICTORIA CLOSE, BB1 5ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 5ES

VICTORIA CLOSE, BB1 5ES, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.01 per 1,000 population. This BB1 5ES 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 5ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 5ES, encompassing approximately 5241 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

BB1 5ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridgewater Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Stone Hill Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Agate Street with total crimes: 2

VICTORIA CLOSE, BB1 5ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.01-40.00%
Other crime51.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.95-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-50.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.15-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.91-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.95300.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.1014.29%
Anti-social behaviour73.050.00%
Other crime31.34200.00%
Vehicle crime30.57200.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.3475.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.6716.67%
Public order11.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-83.33%
Drugs10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9633.33%
Vehicle crime61.53500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%
Other theft10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.24-60.00%
Burglary31.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.57-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%
Public order10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.58114.29%
Burglary32.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-71.43%
Public order10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.3440.00%
Vehicle crime31.34200.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6725.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Public order20.38100.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.670.00%
Other theft40.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Public order10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202416
June 202414
May 20248
April 20246
March 202415
February 20245
January 202415
December 20237
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bridgewater Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Stone Hill Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Agate Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Whalley Old Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Kirkland Court
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 6. Holly Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Boxwood Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rosewood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Zion Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Warmden Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Coniston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gladstone Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Sycamore Close
    Total1
    Other theft1