BB2 2QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 2QH

BB2 2QH, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.13 per 1,000 population. This BB2 2QH 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 2QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 2QH, encompassing approximately 3607 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

BB2 2QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Hill Street with total crimes: 4
  • Brook Street with total crimes: 4
  • Cranbrook Street with total crimes: 4

BB2 2QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.21-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson84.1614.29%
Other theft42.22100.00%
Public order41.11-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Burglary20.55-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.96-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour237.21-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson76.3840.00%
Burglary51.940.00%
Public order51.3966.67%
Other crime21.39100.00%
Other theft20.55-60.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour288.3227.27%
Burglary57.7666.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.3966.67%
Vehicle crime51.39150.00%
Other theft51.39-16.67%
Public order31.390.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2216.08-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences206.100.00%
Other theft65.5420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.66-25.00%
Burglary30.83200.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2817.7475.00%
Violence and sexual offences207.76-13.04%
Other theft55.5425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.11300.00%
Other crime11.11-75.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.02-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour166.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.44133.33%
Other crime41.94300.00%
Public order41.1133.33%
Other theft41.11100.00%
Drugs31.1150.00%
Burglary20.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.55-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.8014.29%
Anti-social behaviour126.6550.00%
Vehicle crime63.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.66-66.67%
Public order30.830.00%
Burglary30.83200.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.0316.67%
Criminal damage and arson95.8280.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.49-38.46%
Public order32.220.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.14-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.9930.00%
Vehicle crime83.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.22400.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Other theft20.55-60.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.5276.47%
Anti-social behaviour108.32-37.50%
Vehicle crime62.77200.00%
Other theft51.66-37.50%
Public order31.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.440.00%
Other theft82.490.00%
Vehicle crime22.220.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202426
July 202430
June 202420
May 202420
April 202423
March 202424
February 202421
January 202418
December 202330
November 202317

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
July 202428
June 202422
May 202428
April 202416
March 202412
February 20248
January 202413
December 202310
November 202316

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20249
January 20245
December 20231
November 20239

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
December 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mill Hill Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Brook Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cranbrook Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Grafton Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wellington Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Stansfeld Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Witton Parade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Grantham Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Galligreaves Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Newcastle Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Springbank Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Suffolk Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Woodfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hollin Bridge Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Taylor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dickinson Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Charterhouse Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Griffin Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Spring Bank Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Aidan'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. St Aidan'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Hertford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Railway View
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Penzance Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Lindley Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Vardon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Bedford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Havelock Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Thornber Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1