WHALLEY OLD ROAD, BB1 5PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 5PD

WHALLEY OLD ROAD, BB1 5PD, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.03 per 1,000 population. This BB1 5PD 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 5PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 5PD, encompassing approximately 5828 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB1 5PD 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

WHALLEY OLD ROAD, BB1 5PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour142.5755.56%
Other crime42.400.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-25.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

In August 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 behaviour95.32-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.54-35.71%
Vehicle crime41.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69200.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Drugs20.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.49-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour102.40-9.09%
Vehicle crime21.72100.00%
Burglary20.34100.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.8372.73%
Anti-social behaviour113.2610.00%
Vehicle crime11.89-50.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.98266.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.89100.00%
Other crime21.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.17-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.95-50.00%
Burglary40.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.69-80.00%
Other theft30.51200.00%
Possession of weapons30.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.0187.50%
Anti-social behaviour102.5711.11%
Criminal damage and arson41.7233.33%
Other crime20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Public order10.170.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.1250.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.54-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Public order10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.09-40.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In December 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 behaviour104.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.72-70.00%
Possession of weapons41.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%
Other theft10.17-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.0317.65%
Anti-social behaviour103.430.00%
Other theft41.720.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.920.00%
Other theft41.720.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 202414
June 202419
May 202411
April 20243
March 202415
February 20248
January 202418
December 20236
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202410
June 202411
May 202410
April 20245
March 202410
February 20249
January 20246
December 202310
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB1 5PD 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. Bridgewater Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Greenhead Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Whalley Old Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Kirkland Court
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 8. Fountains Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tintern Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Zion Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alder Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Warmden Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Benson Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Broadfold Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Coniston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Eastwood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Yew Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Boland Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Walnut Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1