BROADWAY, BB1 8QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 8QZ

BROADWAY, BB1 8QZ, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.93 per 1,000 population. This BB1 8QZ 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 8QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 8QZ, encompassing approximately 1738 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

BB1 8QZ 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

BROADWAY, BB1 8QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences710.93133.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.030.00%
Vehicle crime52.8825.00%
Other theft12.880.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.3525.00%
Vehicle crime42.88-33.33%
Public order42.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.30-40.00%
Shoplifting11.730.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime612.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.45400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.88-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.30200.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Public order21.15100.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.480.00%
Vehicle crime32.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.73-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-80.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.0525.00%
Vehicle crime32.88-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.0566.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.88-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Public order11.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.9016.67%
Vehicle crime34.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.73-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.48-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.45-50.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.93-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour64.60500.00%
Vehicle crime23.45-33.33%
Public order21.150.00%
Burglary11.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.20450.00%
Vehicle crime36.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.73-50.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.48200.00%
Other theft31.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.73-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.15-60.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.880.00%
Vehicle crime32.880.00%
Shoplifting21.730.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
February 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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 8QZ 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. Ramsgreave Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wilworth Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Amethyst Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. St Gabriel'S Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ramsgreave Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1