BB2 2BU, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 192 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 290.77 per 1,000 population. This BB2 2BU 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 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 2BU, encompassing approximately 660 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 73 | 290.77 | 135.48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 110.55 | -2.27% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 65.12 | -19.15% |
| Public order | 12 | 57.55 | -7.69% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 18.17 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 9.09 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 7.57 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 6.06 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.54 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 3.03 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 3.03 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.03 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.51 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 257.46 | -9.62% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 71.18 | 10.00% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 66.64 | -3.12% |
| Public order | 13 | 46.95 | 18.18% |
| Other theft | 10 | 19.69 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 15.14 | -40.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 9.09 | 25.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 7.57 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 6.06 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 4.54 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.54 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 3.03 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.51 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 265.03 | 23.81% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 78.75 | 2.56% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 60.58 | -30.43% |
| Other theft | 12 | 48.46 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 18.17 | 120.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 16.66 | 66.67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 15.14 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 6.06 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 4.54 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 4.54 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 4.54 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 3.03 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 3.03 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 46 | 249.88 | 35.29% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 69.66 | -16.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 63.61 | -2.50% |
| Other theft | 10 | 59.06 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 15.14 | -40.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 9.09 | -73.68% |
| Burglary | 4 | 7.57 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 6.06 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 6.06 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.54 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 3.03 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.03 | -80.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.51 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 271.09 | 42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 75.72 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 60.58 | -17.07% |
| Public order | 19 | 51.49 | 18.75% |
| Other theft | 10 | 28.77 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 15.14 | -9.09% |
| Other crime | 5 | 15.14 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 7.57 | -57.14% |
| Robbery | 3 | 4.54 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 4.54 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 3.03 | -80.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.51 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.51 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 41 | 257.46 | -32.79% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 62.09 | -30.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 53.01 | -11.11% |
| Public order | 16 | 48.46 | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 24.23 | -8.33% |
| Burglary | 7 | 16.66 | 600.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 10.60 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 9.09 | 400.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 7.57 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 7.57 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 6.06 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 6.06 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 4.54 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 61 | 290.77 | -16.44% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 92.38 | -12.28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 75.72 | -7.69% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 54.52 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 10 | 18.17 | 11.11% |
| Public order | 10 | 15.14 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 5 | 15.14 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 7.57 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 6.06 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.51 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.51 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.51 | -66.67% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 73 | 334.69 | 97.30% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 110.55 | 39.02% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 86.32 | 8.33% |
| Public order | 15 | 59.06 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 9 | 22.72 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 13.63 | 28.57% |
| Burglary | 5 | 13.63 | 66.67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 7.57 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 6.06 | 300.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 6.06 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 4.54 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.51 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.51 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 224.14 | 7.89% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 62.09 | -32.73% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 56.03 | -5.26% |
| Public order | 9 | 54.52 | 28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 13.63 | 133.33% |
| Other theft | 6 | 10.60 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 9.09 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 4.54 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 4.54 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 3.03 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 3.03 | -83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.51 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 55 | 272.60 | -36.05% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 83.29 | -2.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 57.55 | 11.76% |
| Other theft | 10 | 57.55 | 42.86% |
| Public order | 7 | 15.14 | -61.11% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 10.60 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 9.09 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 7.57 | 400.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 7.57 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 6.06 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 6.06 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 4.54 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.54 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 86 | 302.89 | 8.86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 130.24 | 11.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 59.06 | 17.24% |
| Public order | 18 | 51.49 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 27.26 | -36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 10.60 | -28.57% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 7.57 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 7.57 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.03 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.51 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.51 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.51 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 79 | 283.20 | 64.58% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 119.64 | -31.37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 53.01 | -27.50% |
| Other theft | 11 | 43.92 | -21.43% |
| Public order | 9 | 16.66 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 13.63 | 250.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 10.60 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 4.54 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 4.54 | -57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.54 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 3.03 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 3.03 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 3.03 | -33.33% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 272.60 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 77.24 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 72.69 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 14 | 60.58 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 21.20 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 10.60 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 9.09 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 4.54 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 4.54 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 3.03 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 3.03 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.03 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.51 | 0.00% |
A total of 696 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 73 |
| August 2024 | 31 |
| July 2024 | 32 |
| June 2024 | 46 |
| May 2024 | 34 |
| April 2024 | 41 |
| March 2024 | 61 |
| February 2024 | 73 |
| January 2024 | 37 |
| December 2023 | 55 |
| November 2023 | 86 |
| October 2023 | 79 |
| September 2023 | 48 |
A total of 490 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 43 |
| August 2024 | 44 |
| July 2024 | 40 |
| June 2024 | 39 |
| May 2024 | 40 |
| April 2024 | 32 |
| March 2024 | 36 |
| February 2024 | 39 |
| January 2024 | 36 |
| December 2023 | 38 |
| November 2023 | 34 |
| October 2023 | 29 |
| September 2023 | 40 |
A total of 575 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 38 |
| August 2024 | 47 |
| July 2024 | 52 |
| June 2024 | 42 |
| May 2024 | 50 |
| April 2024 | 35 |
| March 2024 | 50 |
| February 2024 | 57 |
| January 2024 | 41 |
| December 2023 | 38 |
| November 2023 | 39 |
| October 2023 | 35 |
| September 2023 | 51 |
A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB2 2BU postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 46 |
| Shoplifting | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 35 |
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 26 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |