BB1 8BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 8BZ

BB1 8BZ, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.49 per 1,000 population. This BB1 8BZ 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 8BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 8BZ, encompassing approximately 4171 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB1 8BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Barton Street with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

BB1 8BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.4930.77%
Anti-social behaviour268.15-13.33%
Shoplifting126.23100.00%
Drugs62.88500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.440.00%
Public order51.44-16.67%
Other theft31.200.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3021.3366.67%
Violence and sexual offences267.19-7.14%
Public order66.23-40.00%
Shoplifting61.44-33.33%
Robbery41.44300.00%
Burglary40.960.00%
Theft from the person30.960.00%
Other theft30.7250.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.71-18.18%
Public order104.310.00%
Shoplifting92.40-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson32.1650.00%
Other crime20.72-33.33%
Other theft20.48-50.00%
Robbery10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.8516.67%
Anti-social behaviour226.71-31.25%
Shoplifting165.2777.78%
Burglary53.84150.00%
Other theft41.2033.33%
Other crime30.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Robbery20.48100.00%
Drugs20.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3220.13128.57%
Violence and sexual offences247.67-14.29%
Shoplifting95.750.00%
Other theft32.16-50.00%
Public order30.72-50.00%
Drugs30.7250.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Robbery10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.71-36.36%
Shoplifting93.36-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.16250.00%
Other theft61.68-14.29%
Public order61.44200.00%
Other crime31.440.00%
Robbery20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-60.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.61-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour226.7146.67%
Shoplifting125.27-25.00%
Other theft72.8840.00%
Vehicle crime51.6866.67%
Burglary41.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Public order20.48-60.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.0188.24%
Shoplifting167.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.84-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson103.60150.00%
Public order52.400.00%
Other theft51.2025.00%
Burglary41.20300.00%
Theft from the person30.960.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Drugs20.72-60.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%

In January 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 offences1714.14-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour164.07-20.00%
Drugs53.84150.00%
Public order51.20150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.20-42.86%
Shoplifting40.96-77.78%
Other theft40.96-33.33%
Other crime20.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.37-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour205.0353.85%
Shoplifting184.79-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.31250.00%
Other theft61.6820.00%
Burglary31.44200.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Public order20.48-60.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2418.46-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences225.7583.33%
Anti-social behaviour135.27-31.58%
Other theft53.12150.00%
Public order51.2066.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-33.33%
Drugs20.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2617.02188.89%
Anti-social behaviour196.23-44.12%
Violence and sexual offences124.55-42.86%
Drugs42.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Public order30.72-40.00%
Other theft20.72-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3420.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences218.150.00%
Shoplifting95.030.00%
Other theft52.160.00%
Public order51.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202426
July 202428
June 202428
May 202424
April 202428
March 202428
February 202432
January 202417
December 202321
November 202322
October 202312
September 202321

A total of 281 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202430
July 202418
June 202422
May 202432
April 202414
March 202422
February 202415
January 202416
December 202320
November 202313
October 202319
September 202334

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20249
June 202416
May 20249
April 20249
March 202412
February 202416
January 20244
December 202318
November 202324
October 202326
September 20239

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202410
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20245
May 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 202410
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total28
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Barton Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hope Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Limbrick
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Ainsworth Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Montague Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Heyhurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Alma Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. James Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wellington Street St Johns
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Raynor Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kendal Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. The Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Andrew'S Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Lime Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Bathurst Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Denville Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Clarence Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Shear Bank Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Shear Bank Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Linden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Palmer Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Highbury Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Bala Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Willoughby Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Bicknell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Inkerman Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1