BB2 3SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 3SQ

BB2 3SQ, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.37 per 1,000 population. This BB2 3SQ 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 3SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 3SQ, encompassing approximately 4175 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

BB2 3SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lynthorpe Road with total crimes: 6
  • Yates Fold with total crimes: 5
  • Pritchard Street with total crimes: 5

BB2 3SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.3722.22%
Shoplifting85.2714.29%
Anti-social behaviour81.92-11.11%
Public order41.92-20.00%
Other crime40.9633.33%
Other theft30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-66.67%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.41-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.31800.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.16-10.00%
Shoplifting72.16-53.33%
Public order51.680.00%
Other crime31.20-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.09-13.04%
Shoplifting154.797.14%
Anti-social behaviour103.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.39150.00%
Other crime51.200.00%
Public order51.2025.00%
Other theft21.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.484.55%
Anti-social behaviour155.51-11.76%
Shoplifting143.59133.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.350.00%
Public order41.6833.33%
Other theft30.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Burglary20.48-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.24-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour175.2721.43%
Criminal damage and arson74.07250.00%
Other crime61.6850.00%
Shoplifting61.44-57.14%
Burglary51.44-28.57%
Public order31.20200.00%
Other theft30.72-25.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.2028.57%
Anti-social behaviour146.4775.00%
Shoplifting143.3516.67%
Burglary73.35600.00%
Other crime41.680.00%
Other theft40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.09-4.55%
Shoplifting125.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.87-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson71.92250.00%
Vehicle crime41.680.00%
Other theft40.960.00%
Public order30.96-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2419.16-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences225.75-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour175.27-10.53%
Public order44.0733.33%
Other theft40.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-66.67%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Burglary20.48-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2722.2768.75%
Violence and sexual offences246.4733.33%
Anti-social behaviour195.7535.71%
Criminal damage and arson64.55100.00%
Burglary51.4466.67%
Public order31.20200.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.09100.00%
Shoplifting164.31128.57%
Anti-social behaviour143.837.69%
Other theft33.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-62.50%
Burglary30.720.00%
Vehicle crime30.72200.00%
Public order10.72-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.17-35.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.11-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.1614.29%
Shoplifting71.92-12.50%
Other crime51.68400.00%
Public order41.200.00%
Burglary30.9650.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Drugs10.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour207.180.00%
Shoplifting84.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.920.00%
Public order41.680.00%
Drugs30.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
July 202420
June 202423
May 202422
April 202427
March 202421
February 202422
January 202424
December 202318
November 20239
October 202330

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202415
June 202414
May 20246
April 202414
March 202412
February 202424
January 202427
December 202316
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20241
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202410
June 202415
May 202417
April 202414
March 20248
February 202417
January 202419
December 202314
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
May 20246
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lynthorpe Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 2. Yates Fold
    Total5
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Pritchard Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 4. Highfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Hargreaves Lane
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 6. Royal Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Southworth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Sulby Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Robert Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Russell Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Infirmary Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 12. Bryan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gillies Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. St Ann'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Procter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rose Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. New Garden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Lockside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bankside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Whitaker Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Meta Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Dyson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Walsh Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Highfield Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Mosley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Cobourg Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Smalley Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Newchurch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1