MELVILLE DRIVE, BB2 1DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 1DE

MELVILLE DRIVE, BB2 1DE, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.30 per 1,000 population. This BB2 1DE 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 1DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 1DE, encompassing approximately 4334 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (86.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

BB2 1DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foxhouse Street with total crimes: 9
  • Barton Street with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

MELVILLE DRIVE, BB2 1DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4123.3086.36%
Anti-social behaviour319.466.90%
Criminal damage and arson67.1550.00%
Public order51.38150.00%
Other crime41.1533.33%
Drugs40.92100.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.46-50.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2918.2326.09%
Violence and sexual offences226.69-29.03%
Burglary55.08400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.150.00%
Shoplifting40.92-20.00%
Other theft30.92-25.00%
Other crime30.69200.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Public order20.46-75.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour237.15-14.81%
Public order85.310.00%
Shoplifting51.85-37.50%
Other theft41.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9233.33%
Robbery20.92100.00%
Other crime10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.23-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.53-16.22%
Anti-social behaviour277.15-28.95%
Shoplifting86.2333.33%
Burglary51.8566.67%
Other theft41.1533.33%
Vehicle crime40.920.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-40.00%
Drugs20.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3825.15153.33%
Violence and sexual offences378.7748.00%
Shoplifting68.54-14.29%
Public order51.3825.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.15-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.15300.00%
Other theft30.92-25.00%
Burglary30.69200.00%
Drugs30.69200.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Robbery10.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.4631.58%
Anti-social behaviour155.77-53.12%
Criminal damage and arson73.4616.67%
Shoplifting71.62-12.50%
Other theft41.62-33.33%
Public order40.9233.33%
Robbery20.92100.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3221.0060.00%
Violence and sexual offences197.38-48.65%
Shoplifting84.38-20.00%
Other theft61.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.38-45.45%
Vehicle crime51.380.00%
Possession of weapons51.150.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Drugs30.6950.00%
Public order30.69-62.50%
Robbery10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3724.2342.31%
Anti-social behaviour208.54-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson114.6183.33%
Shoplifting102.54900.00%
Public order82.3133.33%
Vehicle crime51.85150.00%
Other theft41.15-20.00%
Burglary30.92200.00%
Theft from the person30.69200.00%
Drugs20.69-50.00%
Other crime20.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.77-21.21%
Anti-social behaviour226.0015.79%
Criminal damage and arson65.08-25.00%
Public order61.3850.00%
Other theft51.38-44.44%
Drugs41.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Other crime20.46-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.4637.50%
Anti-social behaviour197.610.00%
Other theft94.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.08300.00%
Shoplifting81.85-38.46%
Other crime41.85300.00%
Public order40.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.92-62.50%
Burglary30.69-40.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.3060.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.54-47.22%
Shoplifting134.388.33%
Vehicle crime83.00700.00%
Public order81.85700.00%
Other theft61.850.00%
Burglary51.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3618.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences158.310.00%
Shoplifting123.460.00%
Other theft62.770.00%
Burglary51.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202422
July 202431
June 202431
May 202437
April 202425
March 202419
February 202437
January 202426
December 202333
November 202324
October 202315

A total of 311 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202429
July 202423
June 202427
May 202438
April 202415
March 202432
February 202420
January 202422
December 202319
November 202319
October 202336

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246
February 202411
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 202410
January 20241
December 20238
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20245

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Foxhouse Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Barton Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hope Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Limbrick
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Montague Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Addison Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ada Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Adelaide Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Cutler Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Lois Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Ashworth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Barley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Oakenhurst Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wellington Street St Johns
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Raynor Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. The Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Roney Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Devonport Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Lower Ashworth Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Johnston Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Belle Vue Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. St Barnabas Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Stonyhurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1