BB2 1PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 1PX

BB2 1PX, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.37 per 1,000 population. This BB2 1PX 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 1PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 1PX, encompassing approximately 5438 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (78.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

BB2 1PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Foxhouse Street with total crimes: 9
  • Montague Close with total crimes: 5

BB2 1PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.3778.95%
Anti-social behaviour276.25-3.57%
Criminal damage and arson74.96-22.22%
Public order41.290.00%
Other theft40.7433.33%
Shoplifting40.74-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.7450.00%
Other crime30.5550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2814.1655.56%
Violence and sexual offences195.15-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson93.4912.50%
Shoplifting51.65-44.44%
Public order40.920.00%
Burglary30.74-25.00%
Other theft30.55-57.14%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-50.00%
Robbery10.37-80.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.18-41.46%
Anti-social behaviour184.41-33.33%
Shoplifting93.31-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.65100.00%
Other theft71.47600.00%
Robbery51.290.00%
Burglary40.92100.00%
Vehicle crime40.7433.33%
Public order40.74-20.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4118.2010.81%
Anti-social behaviour277.54-37.21%
Shoplifting124.96100.00%
Public order52.2125.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4319.86115.00%
Violence and sexual offences377.9154.17%
Criminal damage and arson66.80200.00%
Shoplifting61.10-50.00%
Other theft51.1066.67%
Public order40.92-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.7450.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.41-13.04%
Shoplifting123.689.09%
Public order72.21250.00%
Other theft31.2950.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-50.00%
Drugs10.37-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2313.4235.29%
Violence and sexual offences164.23-46.67%
Shoplifting112.94-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson42.02-55.56%
Drugs40.74300.00%
Possession of weapons40.740.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Public order20.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.37-75.00%
Other theft20.37-33.33%
Robbery10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.187.14%
Anti-social behaviour175.52-15.00%
Shoplifting133.13225.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.39125.00%
Vehicle crime81.6514.29%
Public order61.470.00%
Other theft31.10-25.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.53-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour205.1553.85%
Vehicle crime73.6840.00%
Public order61.29100.00%
Other theft41.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-20.00%
Shoplifting40.74-50.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.53113.33%
Anti-social behaviour135.88-53.57%
Other theft82.39-11.11%
Shoplifting81.4714.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.4766.67%
Vehicle crime50.9225.00%
Burglary30.92-40.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2814.34-31.71%
Violence and sexual offences155.15-25.00%
Other theft92.7650.00%
Shoplifting71.65-22.22%
Burglary51.29-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.920.00%
Public order30.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.18-66.67%
Drugs10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4117.4764.00%
Violence and sexual offences207.540.00%
Shoplifting93.6828.57%
Burglary61.65200.00%
Other theft61.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.10100.00%
Robbery30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Public order10.18-87.50%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2515.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.600.00%
Other theft93.680.00%
Public order81.650.00%
Shoplifting71.470.00%
Robbery31.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20249
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202428
July 202418
June 202427
May 202443
April 202420
March 202423
February 202417
January 202420
December 202313
November 202328
October 202341
September 202325

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202419
July 202424
June 202441
May 202437
April 202424
March 202416
February 202430
January 202428
December 202332
November 202315
October 202320
September 202320

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20239
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246
April 202412
March 202411
February 202413
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB2 1PX 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. Montague Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Addison Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Greenhurst Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Witton Parade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Cutler Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chicken Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Stonyhurst Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Heyhurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Murdock Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Hawkeshead Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Saunders Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Crompton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Holden Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lower Hazel Close
    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. Baldwin Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Foundry Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Roney Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Devonport Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Hawkshead Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Thompson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. West View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Apple Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Garden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Ribblesdale Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Rawstorne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1