BB2 1HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 1HL

BB2 1HL, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.06 per 1,000 population. This BB2 1HL 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 1HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 1HL, encompassing approximately 6508 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (3.33% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

BB2 1HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Foxhouse Street with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

BB2 1HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4817.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour317.383.33%
Public order74.7675.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.08-28.57%
Other theft50.770.00%
Other crime40.7733.33%
Vehicle crime40.61300.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Shoplifting20.31-60.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Burglary10.15-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3013.5211.11%
Violence and sexual offences244.61-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson73.69250.00%
Burglary51.08150.00%
Other theft50.77-16.67%
Shoplifting50.77-16.67%
Public order40.77-50.00%
Other crime30.61200.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-66.67%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2713.52-3.57%
Violence and sexual offences274.15-38.64%
Public order84.15166.67%
Other theft61.23100.00%
Shoplifting60.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-66.67%
Burglary20.31-33.33%
Robbery20.310.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Other crime10.31-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4416.1312.82%
Anti-social behaviour286.76-37.78%
Shoplifting94.30125.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3850.00%
Other crime50.92150.00%
Vehicle crime40.7733.33%
Other theft30.61-50.00%
Burglary30.46200.00%
Public order30.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4517.2166.67%
Violence and sexual offences396.9156.00%
Other theft65.9950.00%
Public order60.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-20.00%
Shoplifting40.61-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.61200.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2711.06-12.90%
Violence and sexual offences254.1538.89%
Shoplifting73.84-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.08-28.57%
Other theft40.7733.33%
Public order20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.15-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3112.9147.62%
Violence and sexual offences184.76-60.00%
Shoplifting92.7712.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.38-41.67%
Burglary41.08100.00%
Possession of weapons40.610.00%
Other theft30.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.46-62.50%
Drugs30.4650.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Public order10.15-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4517.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.91-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson123.23100.00%
Shoplifting81.840.00%
Vehicle crime81.2360.00%
Public order71.2316.67%
Other theft41.08-33.33%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Theft from the person20.31100.00%
Drugs20.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.52-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour274.6168.75%
Criminal damage and arson64.15-40.00%
Other theft60.92-40.00%
Public order60.9250.00%
Vehicle crime50.920.00%
Drugs40.770.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Burglary10.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.7590.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.84-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson102.46233.33%
Other theft101.540.00%
Shoplifting61.54-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.92-37.50%
Public order40.77-42.86%
Other crime30.61200.00%
Burglary20.46-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2714.14-37.21%
Violence and sexual offences204.15-20.00%
Other theft103.0742.86%
Vehicle crime81.54300.00%
Shoplifting71.2375.00%
Public order71.08250.00%
Burglary61.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4315.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences256.610.00%
Other theft73.840.00%
Burglary61.080.00%
Shoplifting40.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202424
July 202427
June 202444
May 202439
April 202425
March 202418
February 202445
January 202430
December 202338
November 202320
October 202325

A total of 353 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202430
July 202427
June 202428
May 202445
April 202427
March 202431
February 202421
January 202427
December 202316
November 202327
October 202343

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
October 20233

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 202412
January 20246
December 202310
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237

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

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

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 20244
April 20247
March 20249
February 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Foxhouse Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Montague Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Addison Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Greenhurst Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Ada Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Adelaide Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Cutler Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stonyhurst Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Burlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Saunders Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Crompton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Holden Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lower Hazel Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Ashworth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Barley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Oakenhurst Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Raynor Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. The Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Roney Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Devonport Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Cheltenham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1