BB1 6DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 6DG

BB1 6DG, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.89 per 1,000 population. This BB1 6DG 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 6DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 6DG, encompassing approximately 7405 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB1 6DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aberdare Close with total crimes: 4
  • Earl Street with total crimes: 4
  • Troy Street with total crimes: 3

BB1 6DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour216.8923.53%
Violence and sexual offences172.84-5.56%
Vehicle crime32.300.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Drugs20.27100.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-33.33%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.89-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour172.436.25%
Public order42.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41200.00%
Other theft20.41-33.33%
Robbery20.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.29-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour162.576.67%
Public order82.16300.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-40.00%
Other theft30.410.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.1636.84%
Anti-social behaviour153.5115.38%
Vehicle crime52.0325.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-33.33%
Public order20.27100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.4826.67%
Anti-social behaviour132.57-7.14%
Vehicle crime41.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-25.00%
Other theft30.4150.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-66.67%
Public order10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.94-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour142.03-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson41.89100.00%
Possession of weapons30.540.00%
Other crime20.41-50.00%
Other theft20.27-60.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.16216.67%
Anti-social behaviour182.5728.57%
Other theft52.4366.67%
Other crime40.680.00%
Public order30.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41100.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour144.4675.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.89-33.33%
Other theft30.8150.00%
Vehicle crime30.410.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Burglary20.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.38-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour81.22-55.56%
Burglary31.0850.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour186.62-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.43-26.32%
Other theft41.89-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.54300.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Burglary20.270.00%
Drugs20.27100.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.14-66.67%
Robbery10.140.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour207.43-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences192.7035.71%
Other theft52.57150.00%
Public order30.68200.00%
Vehicle crime30.41200.00%
Shoplifting20.41100.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-66.67%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour247.0233.33%
Violence and sexual offences143.24-12.50%
Burglary31.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4150.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Other theft20.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Public order10.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour186.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%
Other theft20.270.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 202416
June 202415
May 202413
April 202414
March 202418
February 202414
January 20248
December 202318
November 202320
October 202324
September 202318

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 202419
June 202426
May 202419
April 202415
March 202419
February 20246
January 20249
December 202314
November 202319
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Aberdare Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Earl Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Troy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Troy Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Calder Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Kendal Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Marsh Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. London Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Brookhouse Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Swift Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Windermere Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Buttermere Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Yew Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Spindle Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Birchbank Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Cowper Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bangor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Copse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Calder Banks
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Mandella Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Ice Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Inkerman Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Carr 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
  • 29. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Boyle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1