BB2 3TU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 3TU

BB2 3TU, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.37 per 1,000 population. This BB2 3TU 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 3TU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 3TU, encompassing approximately 2798 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB2 3TU area, explore the BB2 3TU 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 (155.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB2 3TU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 13
  • Ravenglass Close with total crimes: 10
  • Levens Close with total crimes: 9

BB2 3TU 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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2320.37155.56%
Violence and sexual offences168.226.67%
Criminal damage and arson85.72100.00%
Other crime42.86300.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.5125.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.36-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson43.2233.33%
Burglary21.430.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.36-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1917.15-26.92%
Violence and sexual offences126.7933.33%
Vehicle crime44.29300.00%
Other crime41.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Public order21.07-33.33%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2616.44225.00%
Violence and sexual offences99.29-40.00%
Public order33.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-25.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences1513.5825.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.36-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson42.86-20.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.72-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.29266.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.93150.00%
Robbery11.790.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.58-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour35.36-50.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.79112.50%
Anti-social behaviour66.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.140.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Public order10.71-66.67%
Robbery10.360.00%

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 behaviour1211.08500.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.29-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.86300.00%
Public order31.43-40.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.58114.29%
Public order55.36400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.79-83.33%
Burglary10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.9333.33%
Violence and sexual offences74.29-58.82%
Vehicle crime12.500.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences1715.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.080.00%
Burglary53.220.00%
Other theft41.790.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202412
June 20249
May 202415
April 202412
March 202415
February 202417
January 20248
December 202315
November 20237
October 202317

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20249
July 202419
June 202426
May 20248
April 202411
March 20243
February 20246
January 202412
December 20232
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Ravenglass Close
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Levens Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Norbreck Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Whitehaven Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holmbrook Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Formby Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rossall Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Flimby Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Silverdale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Fleetwood Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Higher Croft Road
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 13. Ansdell Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fairhaven Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Newfield Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1