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

Overview of Crime in BB2 2TR

PRESTON OLD ROAD, BB2 2TR, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.15 per 1,000 population. This BB2 2TR 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 2TR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 2TR, encompassing approximately 1594 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 2TR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Henry Whalley Street with total crimes: 2
  • Cecilia Road with total crimes: 2

PRESTON OLD ROAD, BB2 2TR 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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.1550.00%
Public order23.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.250.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.51200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.88-33.33%
Public order21.25100.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.1533.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.51200.00%
Burglary11.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.25-88.89%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.640.00%
Public order33.760.00%
Other crime11.880.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-66.67%
Drugs10.630.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.9220.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.880.00%
Possession of weapons21.880.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.9025.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.14-33.33%
Drugs12.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.7633.33%
Other crime22.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.27-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.5150.00%
Other crime11.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.64-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour23.14100.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.0240.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.39-66.67%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary511.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20249
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Henry Whalley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Cecilia Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hillcrest Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Franklin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Speedwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. St Francis' Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Willis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1