BB1 8FE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 8FE

BB1 8FE, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.75 per 1,000 population. This BB1 8FE 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 8FE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 8FE, encompassing approximately 2326 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

BB1 8FE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornelian Street with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Chestnut Avenue with total crimes: 3

BB1 8FE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences910.75125.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.87-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.58-37.50%
Other theft22.150.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.43-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.0360.00%
Vehicle crime83.4414.29%
Violence and sexual offences43.44-20.00%
Public order41.720.00%
Burglary21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime79.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.01-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.15400.00%
Public order42.150.00%
Other theft21.720.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-91.67%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.75200.00%
Vehicle crime75.16133.33%
Drugs13.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-66.67%

In April 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 behaviour69.0350.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.58-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.7250.00%
Shoplifting31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.01-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences79.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.01-28.57%
Other theft22.150.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.31-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour73.01600.00%
Vehicle crime23.01-33.33%
Shoplifting10.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.88200.00%
Vehicle crime33.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.290.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.02-57.14%
Burglary31.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Other theft20.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-80.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.430.00%

In October 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 offences712.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.010.00%
Other theft32.150.00%
Shoplifting31.290.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 202412
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cornelian Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chestnut Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Broadway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Topaz Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sandringham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Ramsgreave Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wilworth Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Amethyst Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Pearl Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Pearl Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. North Bank Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Regents View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Ramsgreave Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1