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

Overview of Crime in BB1 8RH

OPENSHAW DRIVE, BB1 8RH, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.74 per 1,000 population. This BB1 8RH 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 8RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 8RH, encompassing approximately 4853 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

BB1 8RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aberdare Close with total crimes: 4
  • Troy Street with total crimes: 3
  • Conway Avenue with total crimes: 3

OPENSHAW DRIVE, BB1 8RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour114.74266.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.24-25.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.33-27.27%
Vehicle crime41.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In July 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 offences115.3637.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.27-27.27%
Vehicle crime21.65-33.33%
Burglary20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Other theft10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.97175.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.27-11.11%
Public order31.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6250.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-66.67%
Other crime10.62-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime96.18800.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.8580.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.85-20.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour52.6825.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0633.33%
Other crime10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.33-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour32.06-25.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Public order10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.9483.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.27-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson30.82200.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour145.5616.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.88-60.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.2136.36%
Anti-social behaviour123.0971.43%
Criminal damage and arson32.47200.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.270.00%
Other theft31.440.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202411
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 202410
February 202410
January 202411
December 20236
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20248
June 202411
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 202314
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20249
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
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 8RH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Aberdare Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Troy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Conway Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Troy Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Holly Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Boxwood Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Rosewood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Copse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sycamore Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. B6232
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cranshaw Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Regents View
    Total1
    Other theft1