BB2 3NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 3NF

BB2 3NF, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.13 per 1,000 population. This BB2 3NF 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 3NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 3NF, encompassing approximately 2627 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

BB2 3NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sulby Road with total crimes: 3
  • Norbreck Close with total crimes: 3
  • Holmbrook Close with total crimes: 3

BB2 3NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.13-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour84.1914.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.04-57.14%
Vehicle crime11.14-50.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.32-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.95133.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.66-53.33%
Public order32.66200.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-33.33%
Other theft10.760.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.617.14%
Anti-social behaviour155.717.14%
Criminal damage and arson35.7150.00%
Vehicle crime31.14200.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.94-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour145.330.00%
Public order25.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.7541.67%
Anti-social behaviour146.4775.00%
Public order45.33300.00%
Other crime31.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.04100.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.09-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.04-20.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.1866.67%
Anti-social behaviour57.61-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson41.90100.00%
Public order21.52-33.33%
Other theft10.760.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.18225.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.950.00%
Public order34.57-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14100.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.57-20.00%
Public order41.52-20.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.66-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour54.57-64.29%
Public order51.9066.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.330.00%
Public order34.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202415
June 202414
May 202417
April 202412
March 20248
February 202420
January 202412
December 202312
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202415
June 202414
May 202414
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 202413
December 20234
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
March 20241

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
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sulby Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Norbreck Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Holmbrook Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Formby Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rossall Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Silverdale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Fleetwood Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Snaefell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Onchan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sunny Bank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ramsey Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Crosby Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ansdell Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1