WILLIS ROAD, BB2 2UA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 2UA

WILLIS ROAD, BB2 2UA, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.34 per 1,000 population. This BB2 2UA 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 2UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 2UA, encompassing approximately 1906 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 2UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Henry Whalley Street with total crimes: 2
  • Cecilia Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hillcrest Road with total crimes: 2

WILLIS ROAD, BB2 2UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.3425.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.6250.00%
Other crime21.570.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.52-85.71%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.96-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.67-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences22.10-75.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.21700.00%
Shoplifting84.20300.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.2040.00%
Burglary23.670.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime69.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.62100.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.05-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other crime10.52-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.9620.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.1566.67%
Other crime52.62400.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.620.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.01150.00%
Burglary52.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.620.00%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.62-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.4460.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.20100.00%
Shoplifting32.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57100.00%
Public order11.050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.87-16.67%
Shoplifting32.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.1550.00%
Public order21.570.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.29-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences33.67-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1116.26450.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.77133.33%
Burglary53.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.62-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-66.67%
Other theft10.52-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.570.00%
Other theft21.570.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20248
June 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20237
October 202311
September 20232

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20246
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20245
January 20241
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Henry Whalley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Cecilia Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hillcrest Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Gladstone Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Green Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nook Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Gladstone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. St Francis' Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Willis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1