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

Overview of Crime in BB1 8DZ

SHEAR BROW, BB1 8DZ, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.78 per 1,000 population. This BB1 8DZ 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 8DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 8DZ, encompassing approximately 6611 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB1 8DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Earl Street with total crimes: 4
  • Conway Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Shear Brow with total crimes: 2

SHEAR BROW, BB1 8DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.7885.71%
Anti-social behaviour61.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.150.00%

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 offences72.7275.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Public order10.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.87-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences40.91-33.33%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Public order20.30100.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.0620.00%
Vehicle crime30.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Public order10.150.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.18-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences51.06-28.57%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Other theft20.30-33.33%
Burglary20.30100.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour93.9328.57%
Violence and sexual offences71.36-46.15%
Vehicle crime31.06-25.00%
Other theft30.45-25.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Public order10.15-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.29116.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.97250.00%
Other theft41.06100.00%
Vehicle crime40.61300.00%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Burglary20.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.87500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91200.00%
Public order30.450.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.30-71.43%
Other theft20.30100.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

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 behaviour72.1275.00%
Burglary41.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-87.50%
Other theft10.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.21-20.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30100.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163.63166.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-83.33%

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 offences63.030.00%
Vehicle crime60.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.910.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20249
March 20247
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
November 20231
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 202413
February 20246
January 20241
December 20238
November 202316
October 20236

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20242
February 20243

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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
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 8DZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Earl Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Conway Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Shear Brow
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Marsh Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. London Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Mandella Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Tenby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rhyl Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oozebooth Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Langham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. B6232
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shear Bank Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shear Bank Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Linden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Palmer Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Highbury Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bala Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1