DEVONPORT ROAD, BB2 1HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 1HW

DEVONPORT ROAD, BB2 1HW, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.37 per 1,000 population. This BB2 1HW 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 1HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 1HW, encompassing approximately 7828 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

BB2 1HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foxhouse Street with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Hope Street with total crimes: 6

DEVONPORT ROAD, BB2 1HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.3771.43%
Anti-social behaviour274.6012.50%
Other crime43.45300.00%
Vehicle crime40.510.00%
Public order40.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Other theft30.3850.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Shoplifting20.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.13-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour248.69-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences213.07-27.59%
Burglary52.6866.67%
Public order40.64-33.33%
Shoplifting40.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5150.00%
Robbery20.38100.00%
Other theft20.26-71.43%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.60-23.68%
Anti-social behaviour263.7044.44%
Other theft73.3275.00%
Public order60.89200.00%
Shoplifting40.77-50.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.38-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-60.00%
Other crime10.26-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3811.1115.15%
Anti-social behaviour184.85-30.77%
Shoplifting82.30100.00%
Other crime51.02400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.64-16.67%
Other theft40.64-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.510.00%
Burglary30.51200.00%
Public order20.38-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.4722.22%
Anti-social behaviour264.2262.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.3250.00%
Other theft50.770.00%
Public order50.64400.00%
Shoplifting40.64-33.33%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.45-38.46%
Shoplifting62.040.00%
Other theft50.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.64-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour269.4552.94%
Violence and sexual offences183.32-52.63%
Shoplifting62.30-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.77-50.00%
Burglary40.64100.00%
Vehicle crime40.51-60.00%
Other theft30.5150.00%
Possession of weapons30.380.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Public order10.13-85.71%
Robbery10.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.5211.76%
Anti-social behaviour174.85-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson102.1725.00%
Vehicle crime101.2866.67%
Shoplifting81.280.00%
Public order71.0275.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Other theft20.26-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.3713.33%
Anti-social behaviour244.34118.18%
Criminal damage and arson83.07-11.11%
Other theft61.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.7720.00%
Public order40.77-50.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.47114.29%
Anti-social behaviour113.83-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson91.41800.00%
Other theft91.1580.00%
Public order81.15166.67%
Vehicle crime51.02-37.50%
Shoplifting40.64-42.86%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Burglary20.26-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour238.81-37.84%
Violence and sexual offences142.94-22.22%
Vehicle crime81.79300.00%
Shoplifting71.0275.00%
Burglary60.8950.00%
Other theft50.77-16.67%
Public order30.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-80.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3710.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.730.00%
Other theft62.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.770.00%
Burglary40.640.00%
Shoplifting40.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202421
July 202429
June 202438
May 202433
April 202427
March 202418
February 202438
January 202434
December 202330
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 275 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202424
July 202426
June 202418
May 202426
April 202416
March 202426
February 202417
January 202424
December 202311
November 202323
October 202337

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 202410
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 202410
January 20248
December 20239
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20231

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 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

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
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Foxhouse Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Hope Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Addison Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ada Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Adelaide Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Cutler Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Montague Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Heyhurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Lois Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Burlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Irene Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Saunders Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Crompton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Holden Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lower Hazel Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Ashworth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Barley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Oakenhurst Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. The Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Roney Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Devonport Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Cheltenham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Croydon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Leamington Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Granville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Woodfold Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Apple Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1