BB1 5NE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 5NE

BB1 5NE, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.94 per 1,000 population. This BB1 5NE 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 5NE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 5NE, encompassing approximately 3131 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB1 5NE 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

BB1 5NE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour148.94180.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.4783.33%
Other theft13.510.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In August 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 offences65.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.92-16.67%
Other crime21.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.11-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences41.92-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences74.4740.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.2440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.8325.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.600.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.60-42.86%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

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 offences107.3466.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.1975.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.24100.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.11-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.920.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

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 offences84.7960.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.55-33.33%
Drugs11.280.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour65.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.920.00%
Possession of weapons21.600.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour64.79-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences51.92-64.29%
Other crime21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.240.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 202410
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 3 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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB1 5NE 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. Greenhead Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Benson Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Broadfold Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Eastwood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Westwood Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1