BB2 1AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 1AH

BB2 1AH, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 185 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 156.22 per 1,000 population. This BB2 1AH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB2 postcode area, which has experienced 650 crimes and a crime rate of 10.26 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BB2 1AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 1AH, encompassing approximately 1184 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB2 1AH area, explore the BB2 1AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (-8.93% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 1AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 35
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 33
  • Astley Gate with total crimes: 16

BB2 1AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51156.22-8.93%
Shoplifting4543.07114.29%
Violence and sexual offences4138.000.00%
Public order1134.6210.00%
Criminal damage and arson119.2957.14%
Drugs89.29166.67%
Other theft56.76-28.57%
Possession of weapons34.2250.00%
Robbery32.53-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.53-50.00%
Other crime21.69-33.33%
Burglary21.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.690.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56139.33115.38%
Violence and sexual offences4147.29-16.33%
Shoplifting2134.6250.00%
Public order1017.7311.11%
Other theft78.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.91-22.22%
Robbery55.91-16.67%
Vehicle crime44.220.00%
Burglary43.38100.00%
Drugs33.38200.00%
Other crime32.530.00%
Possession of weapons22.530.00%
Theft from the person21.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49109.7819.51%
Anti-social behaviour2641.38-31.58%
Shoplifting1421.96-51.72%
Public order911.8280.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.60125.00%
Other theft77.600.00%
Robbery65.91200.00%
Other crime35.07200.00%
Bicycle theft22.530.00%
Theft from the person21.69100.00%
Burglary21.69-66.67%
Drugs11.69-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41122.44-24.07%
Anti-social behaviour3834.62-22.45%
Shoplifting2932.0952.63%
Other theft724.490.00%
Burglary65.91200.00%
Public order55.07-44.44%
Drugs54.2225.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons33.380.00%
Vehicle crime32.530.00%
Robbery22.53-33.33%
Other crime11.69-66.67%
Theft from the person10.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54137.6417.39%
Anti-social behaviour4945.6081.48%
Shoplifting1941.3835.71%
Public order916.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.60-38.46%
Other theft76.76-12.50%
Drugs45.91-20.00%
Other crime33.38-40.00%
Robbery32.53-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.53-40.00%
Burglary22.530.00%
Theft from the person11.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46123.29-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour2738.84-28.95%
Shoplifting1422.80-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson1311.8244.44%
Public order1210.9850.00%
Other theft810.13-20.00%
Vehicle crime56.7666.67%
Drugs54.220.00%
Other crime54.22400.00%
Possession of weapons44.22100.00%
Robbery43.38100.00%
Burglary23.38-33.33%
Theft from the person11.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50130.04-12.28%
Anti-social behaviour3842.2215.15%
Shoplifting2332.09-28.12%
Other theft1019.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.44-35.71%
Public order87.60-20.00%
Drugs56.76150.00%
Burglary34.22-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.53-25.00%
Possession of weapons22.530.00%
Robbery21.69-33.33%
Other crime11.69-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57143.5642.50%
Anti-social behaviour3348.1332.00%
Shoplifting3227.87357.14%
Criminal damage and arson1427.0275.00%
Public order1011.820.00%
Other theft58.44-37.50%
Vehicle crime44.22100.00%
Burglary43.38100.00%
Robbery33.38200.00%
Drugs22.53-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.690.00%
Theft from the person21.69-33.33%
Other crime21.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4095.42-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour2533.78-24.24%
Public order1021.1142.86%
Criminal damage and arson88.4433.33%
Other theft86.76-11.11%
Shoplifting76.76-74.07%
Drugs55.9125.00%
Theft from the person34.220.00%
Burglary22.53-33.33%
Other crime21.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.69100.00%
Robbery11.69-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43128.364.88%
Anti-social behaviour3336.3126.92%
Shoplifting2727.87-44.90%
Other theft922.8012.50%
Public order77.60-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.9150.00%
Possession of weapons55.0725.00%
Bicycle theft54.220.00%
Drugs44.22100.00%
Other crime33.380.00%
Theft from the person32.53200.00%
Robbery32.530.00%
Burglary32.53200.00%
Vehicle crime12.530.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49133.4225.64%
Violence and sexual offences4141.3828.12%
Anti-social behaviour2634.62-7.14%
Public order2121.96133.33%
Other theft817.73-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson46.76-20.00%
Possession of weapons43.380.00%
Drugs23.38-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.69-66.67%
Burglary10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.84-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting39119.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences3232.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour2827.020.00%
Other theft1323.640.00%
Public order910.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.600.00%
Drugs54.220.00%
Vehicle crime34.220.00%
Theft from the person32.530.00%
Other crime22.530.00%
Robbery21.690.00%
Burglary11.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 535 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202441
July 202449
June 202441
May 202454
April 202446
March 202450
February 202457
January 202440
December 202343
November 202341
October 202332

A total of 430 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202456
July 202426
June 202438
May 202449
April 202427
March 202438
February 202433
January 202425
December 202333
November 202326
October 202328

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 319 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202421
July 202414
June 202429
May 202419
April 202414
March 202423
February 202432
January 20247
December 202327
November 202349
October 202339

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20249
June 20245
May 20249
April 202412
March 20248
February 202410
January 202410
December 20237
November 202321
October 20239

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20249
June 20244
May 20248
April 202413
March 20249
February 202414
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
December 20235

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 202410
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB2 1AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total35
    Shoplifting20
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total33
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Astley Gate
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Barton Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Dandy Walk
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heaton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Darwen Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Limbrick
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Montague Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Ainsworth Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Montague Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Heyhurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Alma Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. James Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tattersall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. King Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. France Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Clayton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wellington Street St Johns
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Raynor Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Brown Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Mincing Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Feilden Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. St Andrew'S Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Lime Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Bathurst Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Denville Road
    Total1
    Public order1