BB1 6AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 6AS

BB1 6AS, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 172 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 86.14 per 1,000 population. This BB1 6AS 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 6AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 6AS, encompassing approximately 1996 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-17.02% decrease)

BB1 6AS 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 6AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5086.140.00%
Shoplifting4525.04150.00%
Violence and sexual offences3922.54-17.02%
Public order919.53-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.5160.00%
Drugs64.0150.00%
Other theft43.00-50.00%
Robbery32.00-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.500.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-50.00%
Other crime11.00-50.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5079.1356.25%
Violence and sexual offences4725.04-4.08%
Shoplifting1823.5480.00%
Public order109.01-28.57%
Other theft85.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.01-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.500.00%
Drugs42.00300.00%
Robbery42.000.00%
Burglary22.00-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.00100.00%
Other crime21.00-33.33%
Theft from the person21.000.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4968.116.52%
Anti-social behaviour3224.54-20.00%
Public order1416.03180.00%
Shoplifting107.01-52.38%
Other theft85.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.01133.33%
Robbery43.51100.00%
Burglary32.00200.00%
Other crime31.50200.00%
Bicycle theft21.500.00%
Theft from the person21.00100.00%
Drugs11.00-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.50-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4668.11-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour4023.04-16.67%
Shoplifting2120.0340.00%
Other theft810.52-11.11%
Public order54.01-61.54%
Possession of weapons32.50200.00%
Drugs31.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Robbery21.00-33.33%
Burglary11.00-50.00%
Other crime10.50-66.67%
Theft from the person10.50-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5078.6321.95%
Anti-social behaviour4825.0433.33%
Shoplifting1524.0487.50%
Public order137.5118.18%
Other theft96.5112.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.51-40.00%
Drugs33.000.00%
Other crime31.50-50.00%
Robbery31.50-25.00%
Burglary21.50-50.00%
Theft from the person21.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.00-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4171.62-18.00%
Anti-social behaviour3620.53-10.00%
Public order1118.0310.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.5111.11%
Shoplifting85.01-55.56%
Other theft84.01-11.11%
Possession of weapons64.01500.00%
Other crime63.00200.00%
Burglary43.00300.00%
Vehicle crime42.000.00%
Robbery42.000.00%
Drugs32.00-50.00%
Theft from the person21.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5075.12-5.66%
Anti-social behaviour4025.04-2.44%
Shoplifting1820.03-33.33%
Public order109.0111.11%
Other theft95.01125.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.51-35.71%
Drugs64.510.00%
Vehicle crime43.00100.00%
Other crime22.00100.00%
Burglary11.00-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5380.6360.61%
Anti-social behaviour4126.5436.67%
Shoplifting2720.53285.71%
Criminal damage and arson1413.52100.00%
Public order97.01-30.77%
Burglary44.5133.33%
Other theft42.00-33.33%
Robbery32.0050.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Theft from the person11.00-66.67%
Other crime10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3355.09-19.51%
Anti-social behaviour3016.53-16.67%
Public order1315.02116.67%
Criminal damage and arson76.5140.00%
Shoplifting73.51-70.83%
Other theft63.51-40.00%
Burglary33.000.00%
Theft from the person31.500.00%
Drugs31.50-40.00%
Robbery21.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4175.12-6.82%
Anti-social behaviour3620.5338.46%
Shoplifting2418.03-44.19%
Other theft1012.0225.00%
Public order65.01-72.73%
Bicycle theft63.000.00%
Possession of weapons53.0025.00%
Drugs52.50150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.500.00%
Robbery42.500.00%
Burglary32.000.00%
Theft from the person31.50200.00%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4478.1329.41%
Shoplifting4322.0422.86%
Anti-social behaviour2621.54-7.14%
Public order2213.02144.44%
Other theft811.02-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson54.01-28.57%
Possession of weapons42.500.00%
Drugs22.00-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Theft from the person10.50-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3571.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences3417.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour2817.030.00%
Other theft1114.020.00%
Public order95.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.510.00%
Drugs63.510.00%
Burglary33.000.00%
Robbery31.500.00%
Theft from the person31.500.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 457 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202450
July 202432
June 202440
May 202448
April 202436
March 202440
February 202441
January 202430
December 202336
November 202326
October 202328

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
December 20236

A total of 271 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202418
July 202410
June 202421
May 202415
April 20248
March 202418
February 202427
January 20247
December 202324
November 202343
October 202335

A total of 527 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202447
July 202449
June 202446
May 202450
April 202441
March 202450
February 202453
January 202433
December 202341
November 202344
October 202334

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202414
June 20245
May 202413
April 202411
March 202410
February 20249
January 202413
December 20236
November 202322
October 20239

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 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 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 202410
March 20249
February 202414
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248
March 20249
February 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20238
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 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 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 20243
January 20242
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB1 6AS 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. Heaton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Darwen Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Limbrick
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ainsworth Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Alma Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. James Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. France Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Clayton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Kendal Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Swift Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brown Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Mincing Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Feilden Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. St Andrew'S Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Lime Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Inkerman Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Noblett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Mount Trinity
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Lark Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1