BB1 6AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 6AG

BB1 6AG, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 159 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 86.87 per 1,000 population. This BB1 6AG 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 6AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 6AG, encompassing approximately 1830 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (155.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-23.91% decrease)

BB1 6AG 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 6AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4686.87155.56%
Anti-social behaviour4225.13-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences3522.95-23.91%
Public order919.12-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.9260.00%
Drugs54.3725.00%
Other theft32.73-62.50%
Robbery31.64-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.640.00%
Possession of weapons21.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-33.33%
Other crime11.090.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4681.41-2.13%
Anti-social behaviour4525.1332.35%
Shoplifting1824.5950.00%
Public order109.83-23.08%
Other theft85.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.37-28.57%
Drugs42.730.00%
Robbery42.190.00%
Vehicle crime32.190.00%
Burglary21.64-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.09100.00%
Other crime11.09-66.67%
Theft from the person10.55-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4774.314.44%
Anti-social behaviour3425.68-5.56%
Public order1318.58160.00%
Shoplifting127.10-42.86%
Other theft86.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.37250.00%
Robbery43.82100.00%
Burglary32.19200.00%
Other crime31.64200.00%
Bicycle theft21.640.00%
Theft from the person21.09100.00%
Possession of weapons11.09-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4571.03-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour3624.59-14.29%
Shoplifting2119.6740.00%
Other theft811.47-11.11%
Public order54.37-58.33%
Possession of weapons32.73200.00%
Drugs31.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-60.00%
Robbery21.09-33.33%
Burglary11.09-50.00%
Other crime10.55-66.67%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4879.2220.00%
Anti-social behaviour4226.2331.25%
Shoplifting1522.9587.50%
Public order128.2020.00%
Other theft96.5612.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.92-50.00%
Drugs32.730.00%
Other crime31.64-50.00%
Robbery31.64-25.00%
Burglary21.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.09-83.33%
Theft from the person10.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4074.31-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour3221.85-13.51%
Public order1017.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.4625.00%
Shoplifting85.46-55.56%
Other theft84.37-11.11%
Possession of weapons64.37500.00%
Other crime63.28200.00%
Burglary43.28300.00%
Robbery42.190.00%
Vehicle crime32.19-25.00%
Drugs31.64-40.00%
Theft from the person21.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4375.40-14.00%
Anti-social behaviour3723.49-9.76%
Shoplifting1820.22-30.77%
Public order109.8325.00%
Other theft95.46125.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.92-27.27%
Drugs54.370.00%
Vehicle crime42.73300.00%
Other crime22.19100.00%
Burglary11.09-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5082.5047.06%
Anti-social behaviour4127.3236.67%
Shoplifting2622.40271.43%
Criminal damage and arson1114.2157.14%
Public order86.01-27.27%
Burglary44.3733.33%
Other theft42.19-20.00%
Robbery22.190.00%
Possession of weapons21.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-50.00%
Theft from the person10.55-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3457.37-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour3018.58-11.76%
Public order1116.39120.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.01133.33%
Shoplifting73.82-70.83%
Other theft53.82-50.00%
Burglary32.730.00%
Theft from the person31.640.00%
Robbery21.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Drugs11.09-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3674.85-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour3419.6761.90%
Shoplifting2418.58-44.19%
Other theft1013.11100.00%
Possession of weapons55.4625.00%
Public order52.73-68.75%
Drugs52.73150.00%
Robbery42.730.00%
Burglary32.190.00%
Theft from the person31.640.00%
Bicycle theft31.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.64100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4373.2122.86%
Violence and sexual offences3923.4925.81%
Anti-social behaviour2121.31-19.23%
Public order1611.4777.78%
Other theft58.74-54.55%
Possession of weapons42.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.19-50.00%
Drugs21.64-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3573.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences3119.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour2616.940.00%
Other theft1114.210.00%
Public order96.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.920.00%
Drugs53.280.00%
Burglary32.730.00%
Robbery31.640.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Theft from the person21.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 420 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202445
July 202434
June 202436
May 202442
April 202432
March 202437
February 202441
January 202430
December 202334
November 202321
October 202326

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
December 20233

A total of 273 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202418
July 202412
June 202421
May 202415
April 20248
March 202418
February 202426
January 20247
December 202324
November 202343
October 202335

A total of 494 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202446
July 202447
June 202445
May 202448
April 202440
March 202443
February 202450
January 202434
December 202336
November 202339
October 202331

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202413
June 20245
May 202412
April 202410
March 202410
February 20248
January 202411
December 20235
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 202410
March 20248
February 202411
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

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 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 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 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
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 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB1 6AG 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. Pilkington Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Barton Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Dandy Walk
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Darwen Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Limbrick
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ainsworth Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. James Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Clayton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Kendal Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Swift Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Brown Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Cicely Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Mincing Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Lime Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Noblett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Mount Trinity
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Lark Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1