RODNEY STREET, BB2 2NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 2NP

RODNEY STREET, BB2 2NP, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.84 per 1,000 population. This BB2 2NP 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 2NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 2NP, encompassing approximately 3238 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB2 2NP area, explore the BB2 2NP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

BB2 2NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fawcett Close with total crimes: 6
  • Grafton Street with total crimes: 4
  • Wellington Road with total crimes: 4

RODNEY STREET, BB2 2NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.48-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.3220.00%
Vehicle crime41.8533.33%
Public order41.24-20.00%
Other crime31.240.00%
Burglary30.93-40.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2016.98-13.04%
Violence and sexual offences146.18-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson54.32-44.44%
Burglary51.5466.67%
Public order51.5466.67%
Vehicle crime31.540.00%
Other theft10.93-83.33%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2324.709.52%
Violence and sexual offences227.10-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson96.7980.00%
Other theft62.780.00%
Robbery51.85150.00%
Burglary31.54-57.14%
Public order30.93200.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.93-40.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.78-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour217.41-30.00%
Burglary76.48600.00%
Other theft62.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.85-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.54-16.67%
Shoplifting31.54200.00%
Robbery20.930.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3023.78200.00%
Violence and sexual offences289.2655.56%
Criminal damage and arson68.6520.00%
Vehicle crime61.850.00%
Other theft31.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.31-80.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.98-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.5611.11%
Public order83.09300.00%
Shoplifting52.47150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.54150.00%
Burglary31.5450.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Drugs10.93-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.5111.11%
Anti-social behaviour96.1880.00%
Drugs32.78200.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.9350.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-75.00%
Shoplifting20.62-60.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.5633.33%
Shoplifting52.4725.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.54-64.29%
Other theft31.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-80.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.45-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour145.56100.00%
Vehicle crime104.32150.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.09200.00%
Shoplifting41.8533.33%
Other theft31.24-40.00%
Robbery20.930.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.205.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.48-50.00%
Other theft52.16-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.54300.00%
Shoplifting31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-66.67%
Public order20.62100.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.91-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour146.18-17.65%
Other theft74.3216.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.1620.00%
Drugs31.850.00%
Burglary30.930.00%
Robbery10.93-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.100.00%
Other theft65.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.850.00%
Shoplifting41.540.00%
Vehicle crime41.240.00%
Robbery31.240.00%
Burglary30.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 202422
June 202424
May 202428
April 202418
March 202420
February 202418
January 202418
December 202321
November 202320
October 202323

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
July 202423
June 202421
May 202430
April 202410
March 20249
February 20245
January 202414
December 20237
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB2 2NP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fawcett Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Grafton Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wellington Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Stansfeld Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Witton Parade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Chicken Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Galligreaves Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Newcastle Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Baldwin Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Foundry Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Heatley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Roebuck Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Taylor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dickinson Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Charterhouse Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Griffin Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clyde Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Thompson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. West View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Garden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hamlet Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Havelock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Fletcher Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Havelock Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Thornber Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Taylor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Coleridge Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Sandon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Hancock Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cavendish Place
    Total1
    Other theft1