HENRY WHALLEY STREET, BB2 2RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 2RT

HENRY WHALLEY STREET, BB2 2RT, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.01 per 1,000 population. This BB2 2RT 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 2RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 2RT, encompassing approximately 3498 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

BB2 2RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stirling Street with total crimes: 4
  • Shorrock Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Mill Hill Street with total crimes: 4

HENRY WHALLEY STREET, BB2 2RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.1433.33%
Other crime32.29200.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2214.5837.50%
Violence and sexual offences146.29-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.00200.00%
Vehicle crime41.72-20.00%
Shoplifting21.14100.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1614.01-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences164.5714.29%
Vehicle crime54.5725.00%
Burglary31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-50.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.2930.77%
Violence and sexual offences144.86-41.67%
Vehicle crime44.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.140.00%
Other theft21.14100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.1584.62%
Anti-social behaviour136.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.720.00%
Public order41.1433.33%
Vehicle crime41.14100.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.72-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour133.7230.00%
Burglary63.72500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.72100.00%
Public order31.14200.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.4325.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.86100.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.43-16.67%
Shoplifting22.860.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.0120.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.1520.00%
Public order23.43-60.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.4325.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.29-16.67%
Public order52.86400.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.43-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.43-20.00%
Shoplifting33.43-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.29-6.25%
Shoplifting44.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.140.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1612.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.570.00%
Other theft44.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.140.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202422
July 202416
June 202417
May 202413
April 202413
March 202410
February 202410
January 202412
December 202310
November 202312
October 202315
September 202316

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202416
June 202414
May 202424
April 202413
March 202415
February 202412
January 202418
December 202315
November 202312
October 202315
September 202315

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stirling Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Shorrock Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mill Hill Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Stanley Range
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Canal Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Grantham Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Henry Whalley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Meadow Head Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Woodfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Millwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Bonsall Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Drakes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Angela Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Field Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St George'S Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Matthew Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Railway View
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Penzance Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Lindley Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Speedwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. St Francis' Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Willis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1