ST JAMES'S PLACE, BB1 8ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 8ER

ST JAMES'S PLACE, BB1 8ER, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.94 per 1,000 population. This BB1 8ER crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB1 postcode area, which has experienced 776 crimes and a crime rate of 11.03 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BB1 8ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 8ER, encompassing approximately 6856 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB1 8ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aberdare Close with total crimes: 6
  • Shear Brow with total crimes: 4
  • Highbury Place with total crimes: 3

ST JAMES'S PLACE, BB1 8ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.31-53.85%
Vehicle crime40.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Burglary10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour134.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.900.00%
Other theft31.31200.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour134.67160.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.90-10.00%
Vehicle crime41.31-33.33%
Public order30.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.7966.67%
Vehicle crime61.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.88-44.44%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour93.0650.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.31-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.88-40.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.17100.00%
Vehicle crime50.880.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Public order20.44-50.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.350.00%
Public order40.880.00%
Other theft30.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.44-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.4450.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Other crime20.290.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour82.77-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences61.17-40.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.29-33.33%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour144.9616.67%
Violence and sexual offences102.04-41.18%
Other theft41.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58200.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.1088.89%
Anti-social behaviour122.489.09%
Vehicle crime21.75-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%
Burglary10.150.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour114.8110.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.60-18.18%
Vehicle crime61.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.600.00%
Vehicle crime41.460.00%
Public order30.580.00%
Other theft20.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202413
June 202413
May 20245
April 20249
March 20246
February 20243
January 20248
December 202314
November 202312
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20249
June 20249
May 202410
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 202310
November 202317
October 20239
September 202311

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
March 20242
February 20244
November 20231
September 20233

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 2 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Aberdare Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shear Brow
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Highbury Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Cadshaw Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Rhyl Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. Conway Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Troy Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. St James Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Trevor Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Tenby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Deganwy Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Carham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Rhodes Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Wimberley Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1