BERESFORD ROAD, BB1 8BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 8BG

BERESFORD ROAD, BB1 8BG, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.14 per 1,000 population. This BB1 8BG 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 8BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 8BG, encompassing approximately 6363 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB1 8BG area, explore the BB1 8BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB1 8BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Earl Street with total crimes: 4
  • Shear Brow with total crimes: 2
  • Marsh Street with total crimes: 2

BERESFORD ROAD, BB1 8BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.1471.43%
Anti-social behaviour41.89-33.33%
Other theft20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.1475.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1020.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.8325.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.79-33.33%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Public order20.31100.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-50.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Public order10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.14-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Other theft20.31-33.33%
Burglary20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.40-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.5714.29%
Other theft31.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.89133.33%
Vehicle crime41.10300.00%
Other theft30.6350.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.940.00%
Other crime30.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.47-57.14%
Public order30.470.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour71.89133.33%
Burglary41.10300.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.36-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson30.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.47-40.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences112.6783.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.9420.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.94-58.33%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

In September 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 behaviour124.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.890.00%
Vehicle crime51.410.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 202410
March 202412
February 20246
December 20236
November 202311
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB1 8BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Earl Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Shear Brow
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Marsh Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Tenby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rhyl Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oozebooth Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Langham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Clarence Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Shear Bank Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shear Bank Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Linden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Palmer Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Highbury Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Bala Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Willoughby Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1