BB2 1JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 1JA

BB2 1JA, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.06 per 1,000 population. This BB2 1JA 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 1JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 1JA, encompassing approximately 6901 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (95.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

BB2 1JA 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

BB2 1JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4314.0695.45%
Anti-social behaviour276.23-10.00%
Public order53.9125.00%
Other crime40.72300.00%
Vehicle crime40.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.58-20.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Other theft20.290.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Shoplifting20.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Burglary10.14-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3011.0125.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.35-18.52%
Burglary53.1966.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.7266.67%
Public order40.72-42.86%
Shoplifting40.580.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Other theft20.29-71.43%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.03-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.9150.00%
Other theft73.4875.00%
Public order71.01250.00%
Vehicle crime41.010.00%
Shoplifting40.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-40.00%
Burglary30.430.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Other crime10.29-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.032.86%
Anti-social behaviour165.22-42.86%
Shoplifting82.32100.00%
Other crime51.16150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7225.00%
Other theft40.720.00%
Vehicle crime40.58300.00%
Burglary30.58200.00%
Public order20.43-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.3225.00%
Anti-social behaviour285.0764.71%
Public order54.0666.67%
Other theft40.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.58-20.00%
Shoplifting40.58-33.33%
Other crime20.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.0086.67%
Anti-social behaviour174.06-32.00%
Other theft62.46100.00%
Shoplifting60.8720.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.87-28.57%
Public order30.7250.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-66.67%
Drugs10.14-66.67%
Burglary10.14-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2510.4331.58%
Violence and sexual offences153.62-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.17-30.00%
Shoplifting51.01-28.57%
Burglary40.72100.00%
Possession of weapons40.580.00%
Other theft30.58-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.43-70.00%
Drugs30.4350.00%
Public order20.43-66.67%
Robbery10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.7833.33%
Anti-social behaviour195.80-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.7525.00%
Vehicle crime101.45100.00%
Shoplifting71.450.00%
Public order61.0150.00%
Other theft40.87-33.33%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour254.3578.57%
Criminal damage and arson83.62-11.11%
Other theft61.16-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.870.00%
Public order40.7233.33%
Drugs20.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.14-75.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Other crime10.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.1787.50%
Anti-social behaviour144.35-41.67%
Other theft102.0366.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.45350.00%
Vehicle crime51.30-37.50%
Shoplifting40.72-42.86%
Burglary40.58-33.33%
Other crime30.58200.00%
Public order30.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2410.72-36.84%
Violence and sexual offences163.48-23.81%
Vehicle crime82.32300.00%
Shoplifting71.1675.00%
Other theft61.01-25.00%
Burglary60.870.00%
Public order30.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-33.33%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3812.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.510.00%
Other theft83.040.00%
Burglary61.160.00%
Shoplifting40.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Public order20.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202422
July 202427
June 202436
May 202435
April 202428
March 202415
February 202440
January 202430
December 202330
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 287 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202430
July 202424
June 202416
May 202428
April 202417
March 202425
February 202419
January 202425
December 202314
November 202324
October 202338

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 202410
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 202410
January 20248
December 20239
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20245
February 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 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
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

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 3 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB2 1JA 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. 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. Ada Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Adelaide Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Cutler Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Montague Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Heyhurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Lois Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Burlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Irene Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Saunders Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Crompton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Holden Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lower Hazel Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Ashworth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Barley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Oakenhurst Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. The Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Roney Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Devonport Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Cheltenham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Croydon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Leamington Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Apple Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1