SPEEDWELL STREET, BB2 2RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 2RU

SPEEDWELL STREET, BB2 2RU, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.05 per 1,000 population. This BB2 2RU 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 2RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 2RU, encompassing approximately 3448 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

BB2 2RU 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

SPEEDWELL STREET, BB2 2RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1413.05-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences134.06-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson73.7740.00%
Other crime32.03200.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2115.9523.53%
Violence and sexual offences196.095.56%
Criminal damage and arson55.51400.00%
Public order31.4550.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-25.00%
Shoplifting20.87100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.0838.46%
Anti-social behaviour175.22-10.53%
Other theft44.93100.00%
Vehicle crime41.16-20.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-75.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.0590.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.51-45.83%
Vehicle crime53.7725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4533.33%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.92118.18%
Anti-social behaviour106.96-23.08%
Vehicle crime42.90300.00%
Public order31.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.87-50.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.6330.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.77-38.89%
Burglary63.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.74150.00%
Drugs31.45200.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In March 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 offences1811.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.220.00%
Burglary22.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
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 offences128.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.48-23.08%
Other theft22.900.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.2244.44%
Shoplifting23.770.00%
Public order10.58-80.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.1520.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.22-10.00%
Public order52.61400.00%
Other crime11.45-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In November 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 offences159.8687.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.35-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.9050.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.640.00%
Shoplifting22.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202421
July 202417
June 202419
May 202410
April 202413
March 202410
February 202410
January 202413
December 20239
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.42 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 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
July 202418
June 202413
May 202424
April 202411
March 202418
February 202412
January 202418
December 202318
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 2RU 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. Brook Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stanley Range
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Canal Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grantham Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Henry Whalley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Vardon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Franklin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Speedwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. St Francis' Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1