BUTTERMERE CLOSE, BB1 5LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 5LL

BUTTERMERE CLOSE, BB1 5LL, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.09 per 1,000 population. This BB1 5LL 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 5LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 5LL, encompassing approximately 3339 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB1 5LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wharf Street with total crimes: 4
  • Brookhouse Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Swift Close with total crimes: 2

BUTTERMERE CLOSE, BB1 5LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences88.09-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.40-50.00%
Other crime31.800.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.3871.43%
Violence and sexual offences103.5966.67%
Drugs22.99100.00%
Public order20.60-71.43%
Robbery10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.19-22.22%
Public order72.10600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.10-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.800.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.7912.50%
Violence and sexual offences92.7028.57%
Vehicle crime22.70-33.33%
Other theft20.600.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In May 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 behaviour86.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.400.00%
Vehicle crime32.10200.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

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 behaviour87.4933.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.4040.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.10100.00%
Theft from the person11.200.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.19-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.80-16.67%
Other crime31.500.00%
Other theft30.9050.00%
Burglary20.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour107.19150.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.99-25.00%
Burglary31.800.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

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 offences85.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.40-42.86%
Burglary31.200.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8914.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.40-30.00%
Drugs22.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.990.00%
Other theft12.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 202410
January 20244
December 20237
November 202310

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20246
June 20249
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 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
December 20231

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 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 5LL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wharf Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Brookhouse Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Swift Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Windermere Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Buttermere Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Culshaw Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Birchbank Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Noblett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Mount Trinity
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lark Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Boyle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Notre Dame Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Ambleside Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Peter Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Westwood Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Fort Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Drugs1