WELBECK AVENUE, BB1 5SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 5SF

WELBECK AVENUE, BB1 5SF, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.72 per 1,000 population. This BB1 5SF 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 5SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 5SF, encompassing approximately 4402 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

BB1 5SF 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

WELBECK AVENUE, BB1 5SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.7255.56%
Violence and sexual offences123.18100.00%
Other crime42.73300.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.6812.50%
Violence and sexual offences62.04-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.68-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.27-11.11%
Vehicle crime31.82200.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.7312.50%
Vehicle crime12.04-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.22300.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.82300.00%
Other crime21.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary43.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.91200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-84.62%
Drugs20.450.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%

In March 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 offences136.36116.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8233.33%
Other theft10.910.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In February 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 offences63.63-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour41.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Public order10.230.00%

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 offences134.77160.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.95-50.00%
Burglary30.91200.00%
Possession of weapons10.68-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.4533.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.82-61.54%
Possession of weapons41.140.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.95-14.29%
Public order31.360.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Other theft20.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

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 offences136.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.950.00%
Other theft41.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 20248
June 20249
May 20248
April 20242
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 202410
June 202412
May 20248
April 20242
March 202413
February 20246
January 202413
December 20235
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

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 1 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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB1 5SF 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