BB1 5RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 5RL

BB1 5RL, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.54 per 1,000 population. This BB1 5RL 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 5RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 5RL, encompassing approximately 1322 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB1 5RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenhead Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Whalley Old Road with total crimes: 2
  • Fountains Avenue with total crimes: 1

BB1 5RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.540.00%
Vehicle crime12.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.290.00%
Public order12.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.78-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.27-33.33%

In June 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 offences56.05-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.58600.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.290.00%
Other crime12.270.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.51-80.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.2925.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

In February 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 offences46.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.02-33.33%
Other theft21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.020.00%
Burglary22.270.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.830.00%
Other theft24.540.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Other crime11.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.54-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
November 20236
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 5RL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Greenhead Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Whalley Old Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Fountains Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tintern Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1