KELSALL AVENUE, BB1 5RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 5RU

KELSALL AVENUE, BB1 5RU, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.93 per 1,000 population. This BB1 5RU 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 5RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 5RU, encompassing approximately 3654 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BB1 5RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Robinson Street with total crimes: 4
  • Bridgewater Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Greenhead Avenue with total crimes: 2

KELSALL AVENUE, BB1 5RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9375.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.9220.00%
Vehicle crime11.64-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.38-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences41.37-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.1140.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.37100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.6511.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.74-16.67%
Vehicle crime11.37-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.75350.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.46200.00%
Vehicle crime21.64100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.28-81.82%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.57120.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.0175.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.92100.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In February 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 offences53.56-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Burglary10.55-66.67%
Public order10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.28-33.33%
Burglary31.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.82-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.1150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.64-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.28-33.33%
Public order31.090.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.46-57.14%
Other theft31.64200.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249
April 20242
March 202411
February 20245
January 202412
December 20233
November 202312
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 202314

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243

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
January 20241
December 20232

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 5RU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Robinson Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Bridgewater Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Greenhead Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Whalley Old Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Fountains Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tintern Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Zion Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Warmden Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Benson Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Broadfold Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Coniston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1