BB2 3HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 3HH

BB2 3HH, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 80.54 per 1,000 population. This BB2 3HH 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 3HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 3HH, encompassing approximately 633 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (93.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 3HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pankhurst Close with total crimes: 25
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Haslingden Road with total crimes: 3

BB2 3HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3180.5493.75%
Anti-social behaviour1048.95-9.09%
Drugs215.790.00%
Other theft23.16-33.33%
Public order23.160.00%
Burglary23.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.16-66.67%
Other crime11.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1656.85-56.76%
Anti-social behaviour1125.27-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson317.370.00%
Other theft34.74-50.00%
Shoplifting24.74100.00%
Other crime13.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37115.2842.31%
Anti-social behaviour1458.4316.67%
Other theft622.11100.00%
Public order59.47150.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.90200.00%
Drugs24.740.00%
Theft from the person23.160.00%
Bicycle theft13.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.58-87.50%
Possession of weapons11.580.00%
Shoplifting11.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2685.274.00%
Anti-social behaviour1241.0671.43%
Vehicle crime818.950.00%
Other theft312.6350.00%
Public order24.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.16-50.00%
Shoplifting11.580.00%
Other crime11.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2567.908.70%
Anti-social behaviour739.48-68.18%
Public order211.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.16-75.00%
Other theft23.16-60.00%
Bicycle theft13.160.00%
Drugs11.580.00%
Possession of weapons11.580.00%
Shoplifting11.580.00%
Burglary11.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23105.8076.92%
Anti-social behaviour2236.32120.00%
Criminal damage and arson834.74700.00%
Other theft512.63-16.67%
Vehicle crime37.9050.00%
Public order24.74-60.00%
Drugs13.16-50.00%
Theft from the person11.580.00%
Burglary11.580.00%
Shoplifting11.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1361.59-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour1020.53100.00%
Other theft615.7950.00%
Public order59.4725.00%
Drugs27.900.00%
Vehicle crime23.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2167.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour533.16-73.68%
Other theft47.900.00%
Public order46.320.00%
Drugs26.32100.00%
Possession of weapons23.16100.00%
Burglary23.160.00%
Shoplifting23.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.16-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2186.85-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour1933.1646.15%
Public order430.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.320.00%
Shoplifting24.74100.00%
Burglary23.160.00%
Possession of weapons13.160.00%
Theft from the person11.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.58-75.00%
Drugs11.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2686.8562.50%
Anti-social behaviour1341.06-7.14%
Vehicle crime420.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.32-70.00%
Other theft34.74200.00%
Public order34.740.00%
Burglary24.740.00%
Shoplifting13.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1669.48-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour1425.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson1022.11100.00%
Public order315.790.00%
Other theft14.74-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1778.96-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour1426.85-30.00%
Other theft622.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.470.00%
Burglary47.900.00%
Public order36.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime14.74-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2488.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour2037.900.00%
Public order631.580.00%
Vehicle crime39.470.00%
Shoplifting34.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202416
July 202437
June 202426
May 202425
April 202423
March 202413
February 202421
January 202421
December 202326
November 202316
October 202317
September 202324

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202414
June 202412
May 20247
April 202422
March 202410
February 20245
January 202419
December 202313
November 202314
October 202314
September 202320

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

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

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20248
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pankhurst Close
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order1
  • 3. Haslingden Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Seacole Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Queens Park Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Observatory Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Elgar Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Tippet Close
    Total1
    Burglary1