BOWNESS CLOSE, BB1 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 5LJ

BOWNESS CLOSE, BB1 5LJ, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.47 per 1,000 population. This BB1 5LJ 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 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 5LJ, encompassing approximately 3655 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB1 5LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clinton Street with total crimes: 3
  • Windermere Close with total crimes: 2
  • Buttermere Close with total crimes: 2

BOWNESS CLOSE, BB1 5LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.47-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.92-40.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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 offences85.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.19-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Public order20.55-60.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.7514.29%
Public order52.19400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.37-60.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.7440.00%
Vehicle crime21.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%

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 offences64.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.64-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.37200.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.0233.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.6450.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Other crime10.55-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.3928.57%
Anti-social behaviour62.46-33.33%
Other crime31.640.00%
Burglary20.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.57125.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.46-12.50%
Other theft31.92200.00%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%

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 offences84.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.19-33.33%
Drugs11.090.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.6533.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.19-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.740.00%
Other theft21.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246
April 20246
March 20249
February 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
December 20236
November 202310

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 5LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Clinton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Windermere Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Buttermere Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Eastwood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Birchbank Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 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