PRESTON OLD ROAD, BB2 2ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 2ST

PRESTON OLD ROAD, BB2 2ST, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.02 per 1,000 population. This BB2 2ST 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 2ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 2ST, encompassing approximately 2744 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB2 2ST area, explore the BB2 2ST Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BB2 2ST area, visit the BB2 2ST House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 2ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broomfield Place with total crimes: 4
  • Park Place with total crimes: 3
  • Woodfield Close with total crimes: 2

PRESTON OLD ROAD, BB2 2ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.19-53.85%
Other theft22.190.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.11-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour64.74-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson22.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-83.33%
Drugs10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.3075.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.1030.00%
Vehicle crime64.74200.00%
Public order22.190.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.20-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences83.64-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson32.91-25.00%
Burglary31.09200.00%
Public order21.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.0370.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.1937.50%
Vehicle crime54.010.00%
Public order41.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.460.00%
Other crime11.46-50.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.02-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.64-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.91100.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Other crime21.09100.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.4845.45%
Anti-social behaviour105.83150.00%
Vehicle crime43.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.29-8.33%
Vehicle crime44.01300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46-63.64%
Public order31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.37450.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.01100.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.46-57.14%
Public order22.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1411.66133.33%
Anti-social behaviour115.1037.50%
Other theft34.01200.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-80.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.91-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.19400.00%
Shoplifting11.820.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.830.00%
Burglary12.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202413
June 202410
May 202411
April 20248
March 202410
February 20244
January 202411
December 20232
November 202311
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202414
June 20248
May 202417
April 202410
March 202416
February 202411
January 202412
December 20236
November 202314
October 20236
September 202316

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Broomfield Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Park Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Woodfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Charterhouse Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Griffin Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clyde Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Penzance Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Lindley Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Vardon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cavendish Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Franklin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1