SHEAR BROW, BB1 8DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 8DS

SHEAR BROW, BB1 8DS, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.87 per 1,000 population. This BB1 8DS 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 8DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 8DS, encompassing approximately 4536 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)

BB1 8DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conway Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Shear Brow with total crimes: 2
  • Rhodes Avenue with total crimes: 2

SHEAR BROW, BB1 8DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime62.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.32-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.75-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.88100.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.97-30.00%
Vehicle crime41.5433.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.19150.00%
Vehicle crime32.20-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.75100.00%
Vehicle crime51.3266.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.10-42.86%
Other theft10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.19250.00%
Vehicle crime31.54200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.66-25.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.65-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.31400.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-50.00%
Burglary10.44-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.42-20.00%
Burglary40.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.6525.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.10-50.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences62.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-50.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.320.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
October 20236

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Conway Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Shear Brow
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Rhodes Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 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. B6232
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heron Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Swallowfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1