ROMAN ROAD, BB2 3EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 3EA

ROMAN ROAD, BB2 3EA, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.92 per 1,000 population. This BB2 3EA 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 3EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 3EA, encompassing approximately 2510 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 3EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 11
  • Ravenglass Close with total crimes: 10

ROMAN ROAD, BB2 3EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1919.9246.15%
Violence and sexual offences167.5777.78%
Criminal damage and arson46.370.00%
Burglary41.59100.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.75-40.91%
Violence and sexual offences95.18-30.77%
Burglary23.580.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2220.314.76%
Violence and sexual offences138.768.33%
Other crime45.18300.00%
Public order31.59-25.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2119.52250.00%
Violence and sexual offences128.36-7.69%
Other theft44.78100.00%
Public order41.59100.00%
Vehicle crime31.59200.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-83.33%

In May 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 offences1314.74-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour65.18-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson62.3950.00%
Burglary42.390.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-83.33%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2119.92110.00%
Violence and sexual offences168.3633.33%
Vehicle crime66.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.39300.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Public order10.80-66.67%

In March 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 offences1211.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.7825.00%
Public order33.9850.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.3520.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.17-55.56%
Public order23.190.00%
Burglary10.80-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1816.7363.64%
Violence and sexual offences157.17-28.57%
Burglary35.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1950.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.1361.54%
Anti-social behaviour118.36-42.11%
Vehicle crime44.380.00%
Other theft31.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-66.67%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour1917.135.56%
Violence and sexual offences137.57-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.18100.00%
Public order22.390.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Other theft10.40-80.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1821.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences157.170.00%
Burglary75.970.00%
Other theft52.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.990.00%
Drugs31.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
July 202422
June 202421
May 20246
April 202421
March 202410
February 20248
January 202418
December 202311
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 202413
June 202412
May 202413
April 202416
March 202412
February 202418
January 202415
December 202321
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20237

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Ravenglass Close
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Whitehaven Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mowbray Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sark Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fairhaven Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Scarborough Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Observatory Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Elgar Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Tippet Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Carnforth Close
    Total1
    Other theft1