BB1 8WA, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 371.03 per 1,000 population. This BB1 8WA 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 8WA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 8WA, encompassing approximately 282 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 28 | 371.03 | 115.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 98.94 | -25.71% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 91.87 | -36.67% |
| Public order | 8 | 67.14 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 28.27 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 24.74 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 21.20 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 10.60 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 10.60 | -60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 7.07 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 3.53 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.53 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 402.83 | 52.17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 123.68 | 3.45% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 106.01 | -40.91% |
| Other theft | 9 | 45.94 | 28.57% |
| Public order | 8 | 31.80 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 28.27 | 40.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 24.74 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 17.67 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 14.13 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.53 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 3.53 | -80.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 378.09 | 7.41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 102.47 | -4.17% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 81.27 | -18.52% |
| Other theft | 7 | 77.74 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 24.74 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 21.20 | -44.44% |
| Drugs | 5 | 17.67 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 17.67 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 7.07 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.07 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 7.07 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.53 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 3.53 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.53 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 395.76 | 12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 95.41 | 35.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 95.41 | -29.41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 84.81 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 31.80 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 21.20 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 14.13 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 14.13 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 10.60 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.07 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 7.07 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 7.07 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 3.53 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 381.63 | 88.89% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 120.14 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 84.81 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 10 | 70.67 | 42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 35.34 | 125.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 31.80 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 14.13 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.07 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 7.07 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 3.53 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.53 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 30 | 328.62 | -30.23% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 106.01 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 63.60 | 12.50% |
| Burglary | 8 | 63.60 | 700.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 28.27 | 600.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 24.74 | -55.56% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 14.13 | -60.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 7.07 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 2 | 7.07 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 7.07 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.53 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 43 | 427.56 | -12.24% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 151.94 | -7.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 127.21 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 56.54 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 31.80 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 21.20 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 17.67 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 10.60 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 1 | 3.53 | -91.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.53 | -75.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 49 | 533.57 | 68.97% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 173.15 | 77.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 137.81 | 17.65% |
| Public order | 12 | 70.67 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 42.40 | 125.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 31.80 | 166.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 28.27 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 14.13 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 14.13 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 10.60 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 7.07 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 29 | 303.89 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 102.47 | -21.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 77.74 | 41.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 60.07 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 3 | 14.13 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 10.60 | -62.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 10.60 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 7.07 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 7.07 | -75.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 7.07 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.53 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 29 | 374.56 | -30.95% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 102.47 | -3.45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 98.94 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 42.40 | 700.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 28.27 | 60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 28.27 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 17.67 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 14.13 | -62.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 10.60 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 10.60 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 7.07 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 7.07 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.53 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 42 | 431.10 | -6.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 148.41 | -6.45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 102.47 | 9.09% |
| Public order | 8 | 84.81 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 28.27 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 21.20 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 17.67 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 7.07 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 7.07 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 7.07 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 3.53 | -66.67% |
In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 45 | 438.16 | 55.17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 159.01 | -3.12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 109.54 | -29.03% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 77.74 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 21.20 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 10.60 | -72.73% |
| Burglary | 3 | 10.60 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 10.60 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.07 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 7.07 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 7.07 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 7.07 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 7.07 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 431.10 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 113.07 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 109.54 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 102.47 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 38.87 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 17.67 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 10.60 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 10.60 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 7.07 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 7.07 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 7.07 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 3.53 | 0.00% |
A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 19 |
| August 2024 | 30 |
| July 2024 | 29 |
| June 2024 | 27 |
| May 2024 | 24 |
| April 2024 | 18 |
| March 2024 | 36 |
| February 2024 | 39 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 28 |
| November 2023 | 29 |
| October 2023 | 31 |
| September 2023 | 32 |
A total of 406 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 28 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 22 |
| June 2024 | 27 |
| May 2024 | 20 |
| April 2024 | 30 |
| March 2024 | 43 |
| February 2024 | 49 |
| January 2024 | 29 |
| December 2023 | 29 |
| November 2023 | 42 |
| October 2023 | 45 |
| September 2023 | 29 |
A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 302 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 26 |
| August 2024 | 35 |
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 34 |
| April 2024 | 18 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 20 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 24 |
| October 2023 | 22 |
| September 2023 | 31 |
A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB1 8WA postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 30 |
| Shoplifting | 19 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |