BB1 6LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 6LU

BB1 6LU, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.08 per 1,000 population. This BB1 6LU 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 6LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 6LU, encompassing approximately 6418 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB1 6LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 12
  • Robinson Street with total crimes: 4
  • Glenfield Close with total crimes: 3

BB1 6LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.0866.67%
Violence and sexual offences122.3420.00%
Other theft41.87100.00%
Other crime30.62200.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.1425.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.5612.50%
Vehicle crime41.40100.00%
Public order30.62200.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Drugs20.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31100.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.74-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.25-38.46%
Vehicle crime21.25-33.33%
Burglary20.31100.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Public order10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.6744.44%
Anti-social behaviour102.0366.67%
Vehicle crime31.5650.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Public order10.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.1212.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.40-14.29%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-66.67%
Other theft10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.36-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour71.25-56.25%
Burglary31.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4750.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-50.00%
Public order10.16-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.86142.86%
Anti-social behaviour162.6560.00%
Other theft22.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.310.00%
Public order20.31100.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.36100.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.56-53.33%
Other theft31.09200.00%
Burglary30.47200.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.0566.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.34-58.33%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Other theft10.160.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour124.36-29.41%
Violence and sexual offences91.87-30.77%
Possession of weapons21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Other theft10.16-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour175.76-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences132.65-18.75%
Other theft32.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-75.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour197.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.960.00%
Vehicle crime42.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.620.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20248
June 202413
May 20249
April 20248
March 202417
February 20247
January 202415
December 20239
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 202416
February 202410
January 20245
December 202312
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Robinson Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Glenfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Clinton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Alder Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Warmden Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Benson Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Broadfold Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Coniston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Eastwood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Yew Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Boland Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Spindle Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Walnut Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Birchbank Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Cowper Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Notre Dame Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Ambleside Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Peter Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Westwood Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1