HIGHFIELD ROAD, BB2 3AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 3AS

HIGHFIELD ROAD, BB2 3AS, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.84 per 1,000 population. This BB2 3AS 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 3AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 3AS, encompassing approximately 4137 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB2 3AS area, explore the BB2 3AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

BB2 3AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lynthorpe Road with total crimes: 6
  • Yates Fold with total crimes: 5
  • Pritchard Street with total crimes: 5

HIGHFIELD ROAD, BB2 3AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.8410.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.320.00%
Shoplifting51.9366.67%
Other crime41.2133.33%
Public order30.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.575.26%
Criminal damage and arson94.83800.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.18-20.00%
Other crime31.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-40.00%
Shoplifting30.73-25.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.60-38.71%
Anti-social behaviour104.59-16.67%
Vehicle crime52.42150.00%
Other crime41.210.00%
Shoplifting40.970.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.0224.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.49-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.90-25.00%
Public order31.4550.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Burglary20.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.23-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour146.04-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson83.38300.00%
Burglary41.93-33.33%
Other theft30.9750.00%
Other crime30.73-25.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%
Shoplifting10.24-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.1642.11%
Anti-social behaviour186.5380.00%
Burglary64.35500.00%
Shoplifting51.45400.00%
Vehicle crime41.2133.33%
Other crime40.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-66.67%
Other theft20.48-50.00%
Public order20.48-60.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.81-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour104.59-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.42500.00%
Public order51.4566.67%
Other theft41.2133.33%
Vehicle crime30.97200.00%
Possession of weapons20.73100.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.24-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.05-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour125.32-20.00%
Shoplifting82.9033.33%
Public order31.930.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-83.33%
Burglary10.24-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.7315.38%
Criminal damage and arson63.63200.00%
Shoplifting61.45-50.00%
Burglary51.45150.00%
Public order31.21200.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.5760.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.8730.00%
Shoplifting123.14140.00%
Other theft32.9050.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-71.43%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Public order10.48-85.71%
Drugs10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.420.00%
Public order71.690.00%
Shoplifting51.690.00%
Other crime41.210.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 202412
May 202414
April 202418
March 202410
February 202412
January 202415
December 202313
November 202310

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
July 202419
June 202431
May 202425
April 202427
March 202419
February 202422
January 202432
December 202316
November 202310

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20241
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20248
January 20246
December 202312
November 20235

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB2 3AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lynthorpe Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 2. Yates Fold
    Total5
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Pritchard Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 4. Highfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Southworth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Sulby Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Robert Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bryan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mowbray Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Gillies Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Procter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rose Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bankside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Meta Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Dyson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Walsh Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Highfield Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Mosley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Cobourg Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Smalley Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Newchurch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Snaefell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lyndhurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Norwood Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Onchan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sark Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1