HAZEL CLOSE, BB2 1QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 1QW

HAZEL CLOSE, BB2 1QW, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.82 per 1,000 population. This BB2 1QW 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 1QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 1QW, encompassing approximately 6242 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

BB2 1QW 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

HAZEL CLOSE, BB2 1QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4616.8276.92%
Anti-social behaviour267.37-10.34%
Criminal damage and arson64.16-25.00%
Public order50.960.00%
Other theft50.8025.00%
Vehicle crime40.80300.00%
Other crime30.6450.00%
Shoplifting30.48-40.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2913.9420.83%
Violence and sexual offences264.65-10.34%
Criminal damage and arson84.1660.00%
Public order51.28-28.57%
Shoplifting50.80-28.57%
Burglary40.8033.33%
Other theft40.64-20.00%
Robbery20.64-33.33%
Other crime20.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.74-38.30%
Anti-social behaviour244.650.00%
Public order73.8440.00%
Shoplifting71.12-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson51.12-16.67%
Other theft50.8066.67%
Vehicle crime40.8033.33%
Burglary30.6450.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Other crime20.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.829.30%
Anti-social behaviour247.53-41.46%
Shoplifting113.84175.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7620.00%
Public order50.960.00%
Other crime40.80300.00%
Other theft30.64-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.48200.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4317.1453.57%
Anti-social behaviour416.8986.36%
Public order56.5766.67%
Other theft50.8025.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8025.00%
Shoplifting40.80-60.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.1775.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.49-15.38%
Shoplifting103.5211.11%
Criminal damage and arson41.60-20.00%
Other theft40.640.00%
Public order30.6450.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.16-75.00%
Burglary10.16-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2612.3344.44%
Violence and sexual offences164.16-55.56%
Shoplifting92.56-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson51.44-28.57%
Other theft40.800.00%
Drugs40.64100.00%
Possession of weapons40.640.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-66.67%
Burglary30.4850.00%
Public order20.48-66.67%
Robbery10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.7033.33%
Anti-social behaviour185.77-30.77%
Shoplifting112.88450.00%
Vehicle crime91.7628.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.4416.67%
Public order61.120.00%
Other theft40.96-33.33%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.78-20.59%
Anti-social behaviour264.3373.33%
Vehicle crime74.1640.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.12-33.33%
Other theft60.96-50.00%
Public order60.9650.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.32-71.43%
Robbery10.320.00%
Burglary10.16-66.67%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.0688.89%
Anti-social behaviour155.45-40.00%
Other theft122.4071.43%
Criminal damage and arson91.92350.00%
Shoplifting71.440.00%
Vehicle crime51.12-28.57%
Public order40.8033.33%
Other crime30.64200.00%
Burglary30.48-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2512.49-39.02%
Violence and sexual offences184.00-10.00%
Vehicle crime72.88250.00%
Other theft71.120.00%
Shoplifting71.1216.67%
Burglary61.120.00%
Public order30.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

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 behaviour4114.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences206.570.00%
Other theft73.200.00%
Burglary61.120.00%
Shoplifting60.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.320.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 317 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202429
July 202424
June 202424
May 202441
April 202422
March 202426
February 202418
January 202426
December 202315
November 202325
October 202341

A total of 370 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202426
July 202429
June 202447
May 202443
April 202428
March 202416
February 202436
January 202427
December 202334
November 202318
October 202320

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 202312
November 20237
October 20237

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

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

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 202411
May 20244
April 202410
March 20249
February 202411
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 1QW 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. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Montague Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Addison Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Greenhurst Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 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. Chicken Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Lois Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Burlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Irene Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Foundry Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Roney Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Devonport Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Leamington Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Apple Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1