MOSS GATE, BB1 5HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 5HS

MOSS GATE, BB1 5HS, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.68 per 1,000 population. This BB1 5HS 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 5HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 5HS, encompassing approximately 3457 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB1 5HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 12
  • Robinson Street with total crimes: 4
  • Glenfield Close with total crimes: 3

MOSS GATE, BB1 5HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.68200.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.3412.50%
Other theft22.60100.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.7814.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.31-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In July 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 behaviour86.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.31-22.22%
Shoplifting12.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In June 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 offences95.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.6060.00%
Burglary12.310.00%

In May 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 offences64.34-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.7425.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.92-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.02-55.56%
Burglary31.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

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 offences127.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.60100.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.7450.00%
Burglary41.74300.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9228.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.60-33.33%
Drugs11.160.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.49133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.02-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.63-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.60-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.760.00%
Vehicle crime32.890.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 20249
May 20246
April 20247
March 202412
February 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20249
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Robinson Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Glenfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Clinton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Benson Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Broadfold Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Eastwood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Yew Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Birchbank Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Notre Dame Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Peter Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Westwood Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1