WHALLEY BANKS, BB2 1NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 1NT

WHALLEY BANKS, BB2 1NT, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.47 per 1,000 population. This BB2 1NT 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 1NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 1NT, encompassing approximately 2782 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (29.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-39.39% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 1NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heaton Street with total crimes: 7
  • Fawcett Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

WHALLEY BANKS, BB2 1NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3129.4729.17%
Anti-social behaviour2011.14-39.39%
Criminal damage and arson87.190.00%
Shoplifting72.8840.00%
Public order42.520.00%
Other theft41.4433.33%
Vehicle crime31.440.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3331.6343.48%
Violence and sexual offences2411.8626.32%
Criminal damage and arson88.63-27.27%
Shoplifting52.88-70.59%
Public order41.80100.00%
Vehicle crime31.44-25.00%
Other crime31.08200.00%
Other theft31.08-62.50%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-80.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2335.22-17.86%
Violence and sexual offences198.27-38.71%
Shoplifting176.83-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson116.1122.22%
Other theft83.9560.00%
Robbery62.88500.00%
Drugs52.1666.67%
Vehicle crime41.800.00%
Public order21.44-33.33%
Other crime10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.36-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3139.90-20.51%
Anti-social behaviour2811.14-40.43%
Shoplifting1810.0680.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.4712.50%
Burglary53.23150.00%
Other theft51.800.00%
Vehicle crime41.800.00%
Public order31.44-25.00%
Drugs31.080.00%
Possession of weapons21.08100.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4743.85147.37%
Violence and sexual offences3916.8985.71%
Shoplifting1014.02-62.96%
Criminal damage and arson83.5933.33%
Other theft52.8825.00%
Public order41.80-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.44300.00%
Burglary21.44-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2731.63-27.03%
Violence and sexual offences219.70-34.38%
Anti-social behaviour197.555.56%
Public order76.83250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.520.00%
Other theft42.16-20.00%
Burglary31.44200.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3739.1812.12%
Violence and sexual offences3213.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour1811.5028.57%
Criminal damage and arson66.47-14.29%
Other theft52.1625.00%
Drugs31.800.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.72-75.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Robbery10.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3333.7873.68%
Violence and sexual offences2411.8614.29%
Anti-social behaviour148.637.69%
Criminal damage and arson75.0340.00%
Other theft42.520.00%
Vehicle crime41.44-20.00%
Public order31.440.00%
Robbery31.08200.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2127.67-22.22%
Shoplifting197.555.56%
Anti-social behaviour136.8385.71%
Vehicle crime54.67150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8025.00%
Other theft41.800.00%
Possession of weapons31.44200.00%
Public order31.080.00%
Burglary21.08-71.43%
Drugs10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.3222.73%
Shoplifting189.70-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour76.47-75.86%
Burglary72.5240.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.52-42.86%
Other theft41.44-60.00%
Public order31.44-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Bicycle theft20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2939.1811.54%
Shoplifting2310.42-23.33%
Violence and sexual offences228.27-24.14%
Other theft107.9142.86%
Criminal damage and arson73.5940.00%
Public order52.52150.00%
Burglary51.8025.00%
Vehicle crime21.800.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.72-50.00%
Robbery10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3041.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences2910.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour2610.420.00%
Other theft79.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.520.00%
Burglary41.800.00%
Robbery41.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202424
July 202419
June 202431
May 202439
April 202421
March 202432
February 202424
January 202421
December 202327
November 202322
October 202329

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 277 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202433
July 202423
June 202428
May 202447
April 202419
March 202418
February 202414
January 202413
December 20237
November 202329
October 202326

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202411
June 20249
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 244 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202417
June 202418
May 202410
April 202427
March 202437
February 202433
January 202419
December 202318
November 202323
October 202330

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heaton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Fawcett Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Byrom Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 5. Montague Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Greenhurst Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Stansfeld Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Chicken Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Stonyhurst Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Galligreaves Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Holden Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lower Hazel Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Oakenhurst Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Baldwin Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Foundry Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Tattersall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. King Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. France Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Avon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Heatley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Roebuck Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Taylor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dickinson Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Lower Ashworth Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Dale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. George Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hamlet Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Sumner Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1