SARK GARDENS, BB2 3EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 3EQ

SARK GARDENS, BB2 3EQ, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.11 per 1,000 population. This BB2 3EQ 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 3EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 3EQ, encompassing approximately 3373 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 3EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Levens Close with total crimes: 9
  • Norbreck Close with total crimes: 3
  • Rossall Terrace with total crimes: 2

SARK GARDENS, BB2 3EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.1125.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.9628.57%
Vehicle crime22.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.52-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.37-30.00%
Vehicle crime22.07-60.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.1933.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.560.00%
Vehicle crime52.9666.67%
Public order21.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.41-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour92.9612.50%
Vehicle crime32.6750.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Public order10.59-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.56466.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.0433.33%
Public order42.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

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 behaviour65.0420.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.78-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.89200.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.93-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6766.67%
Public order31.48200.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.52-29.41%
Other theft33.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-66.67%
Public order10.890.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.19142.86%
Anti-social behaviour95.0480.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.670.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.63-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.07-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.48300.00%
Public order21.19-33.33%
Burglary10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.82-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.67-12.50%
Public order32.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Robbery10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.450.00%
Other theft52.370.00%
Burglary41.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202412
June 20249
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202410
June 202410
May 202417
April 20243
March 20249
February 202412
January 202417
December 20237
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
October 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 2 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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Levens Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Norbreck Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Rossall Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Fleetwood Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Mowbray Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Newchurch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Snaefell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sark Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fairhaven Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Scarborough Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Observatory Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Elgar Close
    Total1
    Burglary1