THE CROFT, BB1 8DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 8DY

THE CROFT, BB1 8DY, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.39 per 1,000 population. This BB1 8DY 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 8DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 8DY, encompassing approximately 5316 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

BB1 8DY 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

THE CROFT, BB1 8DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.3925.00%
Vehicle crime41.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-71.43%
Other theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

In August 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 offences84.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.50-12.50%
Vehicle crime31.3250.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.76-11.11%
Public order21.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-33.33%
Other crime20.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour93.76125.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Public order10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.7660.00%
Vehicle crime51.5066.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.94-50.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.3360.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.50-44.44%
Vehicle crime30.94-25.00%
Burglary30.5650.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.8928.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.69150.00%
Vehicle crime40.940.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-66.67%
Public order10.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.76600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32200.00%
Public order30.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.38-71.43%
Other theft20.380.00%
Burglary10.38-75.00%

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 behaviour72.6340.00%
Burglary41.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.19-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.39-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94200.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.32-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-50.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.510.00%
Vehicle crime71.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20248
June 20249
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20237

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 20247
January 20241
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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

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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB1 8DY 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. Langham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. B6232
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Red Rake
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shear Bank Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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