NORTH BANK AVENUE, BB1 8PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 8PY

NORTH BANK AVENUE, BB1 8PY, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.87 per 1,000 population. This BB1 8PY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB1 postcode area, which has experienced 727 crimes and a crime rate of 10.33 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BB1 8PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 8PY, encompassing approximately 2796 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BB1 8PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Swallowfields with total crimes: 2
  • Rhodes Avenue with total crimes: 2

NORTH BANK AVENUE, BB1 8PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 behaviour97.8712.50%
Violence and sexual offences63.220.00%
Vehicle crime32.1550.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.29700.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-71.43%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.1550.00%
Vehicle crime73.22600.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.50-87.50%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%

In April 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 behaviour87.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.8650.00%
Shoplifting32.150.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.79-20.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.29-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.79-33.33%
Other theft20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3614.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.8650.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.2940.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.500.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.9325.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.79-50.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Shoplifting10.72-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4333.33%
Public order31.4350.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-25.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.29300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.43-57.14%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.080.00%
Other theft42.500.00%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20249
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20241
April 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Swallowfields
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rhodes Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Ottershaw Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. North Bank Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pleckgate Fold
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heron Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Pleck Farm Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Thornwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Royal Oak Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Public order1