BB1 5LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 5LW

BB1 5LW, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.50 per 1,000 population. This BB1 5LW 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 5LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 5LW, encompassing approximately 3466 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB1 5LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hill Street with total crimes: 7
  • Glenfield Close with total crimes: 3
  • Clinton Street with total crimes: 3

BB1 5LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences97.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.6060.00%
Burglary22.310.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.35125.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.60-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.58-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.77-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.02-50.00%
Public order31.15200.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Other theft10.87-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.7975.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.0460.00%
Other theft22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.35-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences52.31-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.440.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Shoplifting20.58-33.33%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.6428.57%
Violence and sexual offences62.60-40.00%
Shoplifting31.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Public order10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In March 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 offences108.0842.86%
Anti-social behaviour72.89-12.50%
Burglary22.02-50.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

In February 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 behaviour86.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.31-22.22%
Burglary42.02300.00%
Other theft31.15-25.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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 offences96.06-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.60-33.33%
Other theft41.1533.33%
Public order11.150.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.9266.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.89-25.00%
Other theft31.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour85.77-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences62.31-45.45%
Other theft21.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.040.00%
Shoplifting43.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 202414
May 20248
April 20249
March 20247
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 202410
February 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hill Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Glenfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Clinton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Windermere Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Buttermere Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Eastwood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Birchbank Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Notre Dame Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Ambleside Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Peter Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Westwood Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Fort Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Drugs1