BB1 5QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 5QF

BB1 5QF, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.50 per 1,000 population. This BB1 5QF 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 5QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 5QF, encompassing approximately 2087 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB1 5QF 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 5QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.50225.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.23350.00%
Other theft14.310.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.2733.33%
Other crime21.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.96-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.27-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Robbery10.960.00%

In June 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 offences86.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.19200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.8750.00%
Other crime12.870.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.27-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.92-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

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 offences1010.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.7916.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.3550.00%
Public order11.440.00%

In February 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 behaviour66.7150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.87-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

In January 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 offences65.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.8733.33%
Burglary11.920.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.27-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.96-66.67%
Burglary10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences68.62-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.8725.00%
Other crime22.400.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.0625.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.79-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour1411.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.710.00%
Other theft13.830.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 202410
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 202314

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 5QF 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. Greenhead Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Fountains Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Benson Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Broadfold Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1