PLECKGATE FOLD, BB1 8QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 8QB

PLECKGATE FOLD, BB1 8QB, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.27 per 1,000 population. This BB1 8QB 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 8QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 8QB, encompassing approximately 2231 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB1 8QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rhodes Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Sandringham Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

PLECKGATE FOLD, BB1 8QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.27150.00%
Vehicle crime52.24-37.50%
Public order22.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-66.67%
Other theft10.450.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime86.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.59-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.34-60.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.3128.57%
Vehicle crime64.03200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.690.00%
Other theft22.240.00%
Public order10.900.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.93600.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-71.43%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime77.62600.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.1475.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.14-83.33%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

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 behaviour66.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.690.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

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 offences42.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.93-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.69-33.33%
Other theft10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.1450.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%

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 offences75.8340.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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 offences53.1466.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.270.00%
Burglary31.790.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20249
June 20247
May 20241
April 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
October 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Rhodes Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Sandringham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Ramsgreave Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wilworth Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heron Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Swallowfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cranshaw Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. North Bank Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Regents View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Ramsgreave Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1