NORBRECK CLOSE, BB2 3LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 3LD

NORBRECK CLOSE, BB2 3LD, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.71 per 1,000 population. This BB2 3LD 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 3LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 3LD, encompassing approximately 2709 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

BB2 3LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 13
  • Levens Close with total crimes: 9
  • Norbreck Close with total crimes: 3

NORBRECK CLOSE, BB2 3LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2317.71130.00%
Violence and sexual offences148.49-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson55.17-28.57%
Other crime31.85200.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour105.90-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson73.69133.33%
Vehicle crime22.58-50.00%
Public order20.74-33.33%
Other theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2218.45-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences128.12-7.69%
Vehicle crime44.43100.00%
Other crime31.480.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.110.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2817.7164.71%
Violence and sexual offences1310.33-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson34.80-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.8263.64%
Anti-social behaviour176.6470.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.27-16.67%
Public order41.850.00%
Other theft21.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In April 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 offences1111.07-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour104.06233.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.69500.00%
Vehicle crime12.210.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.75-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour34.80-40.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.81137.50%
Anti-social behaviour57.01-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.85-20.00%
Public order11.48-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.44200.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.95150.00%
Public order31.85-40.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.23-7.69%
Public order54.43150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.85-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.48100.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.92-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour124.809.09%
Other theft24.43-50.00%
Public order20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Burglary10.74-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1614.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.900.00%
Other theft44.060.00%
Burglary31.480.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
July 202422
June 202428
May 202417
April 202410
March 20243
February 20245
January 202412
December 20234
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202412
June 202413
May 202418
April 202411
March 202413
February 202419
January 20248
December 202312
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
March 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Levens Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Norbreck Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Whitehaven Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Holmbrook Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Formby Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rossall Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Flimby Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Silverdale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Fleetwood Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Higher Croft Road
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 12. Crosby Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ansdell Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sark Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fairhaven Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1