FAROES CLOSE, BB2 3EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 3EL

FAROES CLOSE, BB2 3EL, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.11 per 1,000 population. This BB2 3EL 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 3EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 3EL, encompassing approximately 3289 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

BB2 3EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 11
  • Ravenglass Close with total crimes: 10
  • Levens Close with total crimes: 9

FAROES CLOSE, BB2 3EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2116.11133.33%
Violence and sexual offences176.3821.43%
Criminal damage and arson55.17150.00%
Burglary31.5250.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.037.69%
Anti-social behaviour94.26-43.75%
Burglary22.740.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-71.43%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1613.68-23.81%
Violence and sexual offences134.860.00%
Vehicle crime73.95133.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.13100.00%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Other theft10.61-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2114.59133.33%
Violence and sexual offences136.38-40.91%
Vehicle crime33.9550.00%
Other theft30.9150.00%
Public order30.91-25.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.59633.33%
Anti-social behaviour96.69-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson52.7425.00%
Public order41.52300.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Burglary20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.90333.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.95300.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.91-70.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.04-40.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.5136.36%
Anti-social behaviour54.56-50.00%
Other theft31.520.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.12-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour103.34233.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.040.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.8260.00%
Vehicle crime44.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-72.73%
Public order30.91200.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.34-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson23.04-33.33%
Robbery20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-80.00%

In October 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 offences1413.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.260.00%
Burglary63.340.00%
Other theft51.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
July 202416
June 202421
May 20249
April 202413
March 20243
February 20245
January 202410
December 20233
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 202413
June 202413
May 202422
April 20243
March 202410
February 202415
January 202411
December 202316
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242

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 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 3 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
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Ravenglass Close
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Levens Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Norbreck Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Whitehaven Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rossall Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Flimby Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Silverdale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Fleetwood Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Mowbray Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Newchurch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ansdell Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sark Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fairhaven Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Scarborough Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Observatory Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Elgar Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Carnforth Close
    Total1
    Other theft1