ROYAL OAK AVENUE, BB1 8QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 8QD

ROYAL OAK AVENUE, BB1 8QD, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.35 per 1,000 population. This BB1 8QD 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 8QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 8QD, encompassing approximately 2801 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB1 8QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Sandringham Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

ROYAL OAK AVENUE, BB1 8QD 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.35400.00%
Vehicle crime41.78-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.43100.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Public order20.71100.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.6440.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.50-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-87.50%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.2814.29%
Violence and sexual offences82.860.00%
Vehicle crime52.86150.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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 behaviour73.93600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.8583.33%
Vehicle crime43.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-87.50%
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 behaviour87.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.8620.00%
Shoplifting32.140.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.78100.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.00-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.780.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.210.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0728.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.2150.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In November 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 offences74.6440.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.50-50.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Shoplifting10.71-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.780.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20248
May 202411
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20248
June 20247
May 20241
April 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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
May 20241

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 2 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
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chestnut Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sandringham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Wilworth Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Whalley New Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Swallowfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Cranshaw Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. North Bank Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Regents View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ramsgreave Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1