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

Overview of Crime in BB1 8RF

OPENSHAW DRIVE, BB1 8RF, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.77 per 1,000 population. This BB1 8RF 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 8RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 8RF, encompassing approximately 3449 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB1 8RF area, explore the BB1 8RF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB1 8RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Agate Street with total crimes: 2
  • Sandringham Close with total crimes: 2
  • Pearl Street with total crimes: 1

OPENSHAW DRIVE, BB1 8RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences63.7750.00%
Public order21.74100.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.9316.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.03-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-50.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.38250.00%
Vehicle crime62.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.74-33.33%
Public order21.16100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.35500.00%
Vehicle crime31.74-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.5483.33%
Vehicle crime73.19600.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.030.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-85.71%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.030.00%
Shoplifting31.740.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.3220.00%
Other theft11.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.35-16.67%
Public order21.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In January 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 offences63.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7450.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.19-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.350.00%
Vehicle crime22.03100.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-80.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences76.0975.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0366.67%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 202411
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 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
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Agate Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sandringham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Pearl Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Whalley New Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Gretna Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rosewood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1