LOWTHER PLACE, BB1 5SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 5SD

LOWTHER PLACE, BB1 5SD, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.20 per 1,000 population. This BB1 5SD 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 5SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 5SD, encompassing approximately 5003 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB1 5SD 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
  • Bridgewater Drive with total crimes: 3

LOWTHER PLACE, BB1 5SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.2066.67%
Violence and sexual offences123.0071.43%
Other crime42.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.0012.50%
Violence and sexual offences71.80-46.15%
Vehicle crime31.4050.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.408.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.60-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.60100.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.4011.11%
Vehicle crime12.00-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In May 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 behaviour95.00200.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.80350.00%
Other crime21.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary43.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.60-85.71%
Drugs20.400.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.80125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8033.33%
Other theft10.800.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.40-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour41.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%
Public order10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.40116.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.60-55.56%
Burglary30.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.60-75.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.0028.57%
Violence and sexual offences61.80-68.42%
Possession of weapons41.200.00%
Other theft20.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.4046.15%
Anti-social behaviour73.800.00%
Other theft31.40-40.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%
Burglary10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.600.00%
Other theft51.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 20249
April 20243
March 20249
February 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202413
June 202412
May 20249
April 20242
March 202414
February 20247
January 202413
December 20236
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
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 5SD 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. Bridgewater Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Greenhead Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Whalley Old Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Kirkland Court
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 7. Fountains Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tintern Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Zion Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alder Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Warmden Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Benson Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Broadfold Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Coniston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Boland Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Walnut Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Gladstone Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1