OPENSHAW DRIVE, BB1 8RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 8RB

OPENSHAW DRIVE, BB1 8RB, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.87 per 1,000 population. This BB1 8RB 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 8RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 8RB, encompassing approximately 3357 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB1 8RB 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
  • Whalley New Road with total crimes: 1

OPENSHAW DRIVE, BB1 8RB 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 offences53.8766.67%
Vehicle crime41.49-42.86%
Other theft31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.1716.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.08-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-66.67%
Public order10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.74233.33%
Vehicle crime62.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.79-14.29%
Burglary21.790.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.66600.00%
Public order32.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.89-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-77.78%
Other crime10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.1542.86%
Vehicle crime92.98800.00%
Other theft12.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In April 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 offences74.1740.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.08-28.57%
Other theft11.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.17133.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.68-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-33.33%
Public order10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences53.57-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.49-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.680.00%
Public order21.19-33.33%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.170.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202410
June 20243
May 202410
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20249
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rhodes Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Sandringham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Whalley New Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Rosewood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sycamore Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. B6232
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heron Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Swallowfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Cranshaw Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. North Bank Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Regents View
    Total1
    Other theft1