BB1 6AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 6AR

BB1 6AR, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 147 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.13 per 1,000 population. This BB1 6AR 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 6AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 6AR, encompassing approximately 3489 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB1 6AR area, explore the BB1 6AR 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: (40) incidents (-21.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-27.91% decrease)

BB1 6AR 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 6AR 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 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4342.13138.89%
Anti-social behaviour4012.32-21.57%
Violence and sexual offences3111.46-27.91%
Criminal damage and arson98.8880.00%
Public order62.58-33.33%
Drugs41.7233.33%
Other theft31.15-40.00%
Robbery30.86-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Burglary10.57-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5142.7082.14%
Violence and sexual offences4314.627.50%
Shoplifting1812.32100.00%
Public order95.16-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson52.58-28.57%
Other theft51.43-16.67%
Robbery41.4333.33%
Burglary41.15100.00%
Drugs31.15200.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.86100.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Theft from the person10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4032.96-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour2811.46-20.00%
Public order138.02116.67%
Shoplifting93.73-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson72.58600.00%
Other theft62.01-25.00%
Robbery31.7250.00%
Theft from the person20.86100.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Drugs10.57-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4335.54-4.44%
Anti-social behaviour3512.32-5.41%
Shoplifting1710.0313.33%
Other theft84.87-11.11%
Public order62.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.720.00%
Drugs31.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-75.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%
Theft from the person10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4538.127.14%
Anti-social behaviour3712.9048.00%
Shoplifting1510.6087.50%
Other theft94.300.00%
Public order92.5828.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.58-55.56%
Drugs31.15-25.00%
Other crime30.86-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.86-60.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Robbery20.57-50.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4236.1110.53%
Anti-social behaviour2512.04-26.47%
Criminal damage and arson97.1612.50%
Other theft92.580.00%
Shoplifting82.58-50.00%
Public order72.29-22.22%
Possession of weapons52.01400.00%
Other crime51.43150.00%
Vehicle crime41.4333.33%
Drugs41.1533.33%
Robbery41.150.00%
Theft from the person21.150.00%
Burglary20.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3835.8211.76%
Anti-social behaviour3410.890.00%
Shoplifting169.74-33.33%
Other theft94.59125.00%
Public order92.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.58-11.11%
Drugs32.290.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Burglary20.86-33.33%
Other crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3435.5436.00%
Violence and sexual offences349.749.68%
Shoplifting249.74242.86%
Criminal damage and arson96.8850.00%
Public order92.58-10.00%
Other theft42.580.00%
Vehicle crime31.1550.00%
Burglary30.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Theft from the person10.57-66.67%
Robbery10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3128.096.90%
Anti-social behaviour258.88-24.24%
Public order107.16400.00%
Shoplifting72.87-69.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.0150.00%
Other theft41.72-55.56%
Burglary31.1550.00%
Theft from the person30.860.00%
Drugs30.86-50.00%
Robbery20.86-50.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3334.96120.00%
Violence and sexual offences299.46-17.14%
Shoplifting238.31-45.24%
Other theft96.5950.00%
Drugs62.58200.00%
Robbery41.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.15100.00%
Theft from the person31.150.00%
Bicycle theft30.860.00%
Public order20.86-84.62%
Possession of weapons20.57-33.33%
Burglary20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4234.1016.67%
Violence and sexual offences3512.0425.00%
Anti-social behaviour1510.03-28.57%
Public order134.3062.50%
Other theft63.73-45.45%
Possession of weapons31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-66.67%
Drugs20.57-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3634.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences2810.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour218.020.00%
Other theft116.020.00%
Public order83.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.290.00%
Drugs41.720.00%
Robbery21.150.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202451
July 202428
June 202435
May 202437
April 202425
March 202434
February 202434
January 202425
December 202333
November 202315
October 202321

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20249
March 20248
February 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 439 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202443
July 202440
June 202443
May 202445
April 202442
March 202438
February 202434
January 202431
December 202329
November 202335
October 202328

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20233

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 20249
March 20249
February 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202413
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247
March 20249
February 20249
January 202410
December 20232
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 258 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202418
July 20249
June 202417
May 202415
April 20248
March 202416
February 202424
January 20247
December 202323
November 202342
October 202336

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233

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

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

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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 6AR 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. Limbrick
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ainsworth Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. James Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wellington Street St Johns
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Kendal Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Brookhouse Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Swift Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Brown Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. St Andrew'S Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Lime Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Willoughby Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Bicknell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Inkerman Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Carr Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Noblett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Mount Trinity
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Lark Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1