BB1 6AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 6AD

BB1 6AD, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 153 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.58 per 1,000 population. This BB1 6AD 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 6AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 6AD, encompassing approximately 2752 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB1 6AD area, explore the BB1 6AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (43) incidents (138.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-21.43% decrease)

BB1 6AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 35
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30
  • Astley Gate with total crimes: 16

BB1 6AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4355.58138.89%
Anti-social behaviour4215.62-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences3315.26-21.43%
Public order811.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.9160.00%
Drugs52.9125.00%
Other theft31.82-57.14%
Robbery31.09-25.00%
Other crime21.09100.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-50.00%
Burglary10.73-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5155.2275.86%
Violence and sexual offences4218.53-10.64%
Shoplifting1815.2680.00%
Public order106.54-33.33%
Other theft73.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.54-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.820.00%
Drugs41.45300.00%
Robbery41.450.00%
Burglary31.4550.00%
Possession of weapons21.09100.00%
Other crime10.73-66.67%
Theft from the person10.36-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4747.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour2917.07-19.44%
Public order1510.54150.00%
Shoplifting105.45-50.00%
Other theft73.63-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.54250.00%
Robbery42.54100.00%
Other crime31.45200.00%
Bicycle theft21.090.00%
Theft from the person20.73100.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Drugs10.73-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.36-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4748.68-4.08%
Anti-social behaviour3617.07-12.20%
Shoplifting2013.0833.33%
Other theft87.27-11.11%
Public order62.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime42.180.00%
Possession of weapons31.45200.00%
Drugs31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-60.00%
Robbery20.73-33.33%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4951.9513.95%
Anti-social behaviour4117.8046.43%
Shoplifting1514.9087.50%
Public order105.4511.11%
Other theft93.6312.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.27-44.44%
Drugs31.820.00%
Other crime31.09-50.00%
Robbery31.09-25.00%
Theft from the person21.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.73-80.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4347.594.88%
Anti-social behaviour2815.62-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson910.1712.50%
Public order93.270.00%
Shoplifting83.27-55.56%
Other theft82.91-20.00%
Other crime62.91200.00%
Possession of weapons52.18400.00%
Vehicle crime41.8233.33%
Robbery41.450.00%
Drugs31.45-25.00%
Theft from the person21.090.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4149.04-10.87%
Anti-social behaviour3814.902.70%
Shoplifting1813.81-28.00%
Other theft106.54150.00%
Public order93.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.27-20.00%
Drugs42.910.00%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Burglary10.73-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4651.5943.75%
Anti-social behaviour3716.7137.04%
Shoplifting2513.44257.14%
Criminal damage and arson109.0842.86%
Public order93.63-18.18%
Burglary43.2733.33%
Other theft41.45-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.4550.00%
Possession of weapons21.090.00%
Theft from the person10.73-66.67%
Robbery10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3237.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour2711.63-18.18%
Public order119.81175.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.0075.00%
Shoplifting72.54-70.83%
Other theft52.54-44.44%
Burglary31.8250.00%
Theft from the person31.090.00%
Drugs31.09-50.00%
Robbery21.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3347.5973.68%
Violence and sexual offences3211.99-15.79%
Shoplifting2411.63-44.19%
Other theft98.7228.57%
Drugs63.27200.00%
Possession of weapons52.1825.00%
Public order41.82-73.33%
Robbery41.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4533.33%
Theft from the person31.450.00%
Bicycle theft31.090.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4348.3222.86%
Violence and sexual offences3815.6226.67%
Anti-social behaviour1913.81-13.64%
Public order156.9066.67%
Other theft75.45-36.36%
Possession of weapons42.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.45-50.00%
Drugs21.09-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3545.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences3012.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour2210.900.00%
Other theft117.990.00%
Public order94.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.270.00%
Drugs52.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202415
June 20246
May 202410
April 20249
March 20249
February 20249
January 202411
December 20234
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 403 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202451
July 202429
June 202436
May 202441
April 202428
March 202438
February 202437
January 202427
December 202333
November 202319
October 202322

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 480 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202442
July 202447
June 202447
May 202449
April 202443
March 202441
February 202446
January 202432
December 202332
November 202338
October 202330

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20249
March 20248
February 202410
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
December 20233

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248
March 202410
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 266 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202418
July 202410
June 202420
May 202415
April 20248
March 202418
February 202425
January 20247
December 202324
November 202343
October 202335

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB1 6AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total35
    Shoplifting20
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total30
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Astley Gate
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Barton Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Dandy Walk
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Darwen Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Limbrick
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ainsworth Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. James Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Clayton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Kendal Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Brookhouse Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Swift Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Brown Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Mincing Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. St Andrew'S Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Lime Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Bicknell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Inkerman Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Carr Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Noblett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Mount Trinity
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Lark Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1