LOWER WILWORTH, BB1 8QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 8QF

LOWER WILWORTH, BB1 8QF, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.77 per 1,000 population. This BB1 8QF 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 8QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 8QF, encompassing approximately 2135 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BB1 8QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornelian Street with total crimes: 4
  • Chestnut Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Broadway with total crimes: 2

LOWER WILWORTH, BB1 8QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.77166.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.7525.00%
Vehicle crime42.34-50.00%
Public order31.87-25.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime89.8314.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.75-42.86%
Public order41.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.87-50.00%
Shoplifting11.400.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime712.17250.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.2816.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.28500.00%
Public order42.810.00%
Other theft21.870.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.150.00%
Vehicle crime22.81-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-90.91%
Drugs10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.36266.67%
Vehicle crime55.15400.00%
Drugs12.340.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.90600.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.28-66.67%
Shoplifting31.400.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0928.57%
Vehicle crime24.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.96-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour43.28-50.00%
Other theft11.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.24-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour85.15700.00%
Vehicle crime23.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.83160.00%
Vehicle crime36.090.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.55-16.67%
Other theft22.34100.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.020.00%
Public order22.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 202411
April 20243
March 20249
February 20247
January 202411
December 202313
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 20248
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232

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
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cornelian Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chestnut Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Broadway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Topaz Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sandringham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Ramsgreave Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wilworth Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Amethyst Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Pearl Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. North Bank Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Regents View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Ramsgreave Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1