BB2 3UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 3UL

BB2 3UL, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.55 per 1,000 population. This BB2 3UL 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 3UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 3UL, encompassing approximately 1705 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (375.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 3UL 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 3UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1927.55375.00%
Violence and sexual offences911.1412.50%
Criminal damage and arson65.280.00%
Other crime53.520.00%
Public order32.930.00%
Burglary21.760.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In August 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 offences88.2114.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.69-66.67%
Burglary22.34100.00%

In July 2024, 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 behaviour1217.59-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.03-12.50%
Other crime44.10300.00%
Public order22.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1521.10150.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.7960.00%
Public order44.69100.00%
Other theft22.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.59-66.67%
Other crime10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.31-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.52-16.67%
Burglary32.930.00%
Public order21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.9775.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.520.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.520.00%
Vehicle crime32.34200.00%
Other crime11.760.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.52-63.64%
Robbery12.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.2437.50%
Anti-social behaviour66.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.5233.33%
Public order22.34-33.33%
Burglary11.17-80.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.72700.00%
Burglary54.69150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9350.00%
Public order31.760.00%
Vehicle crime11.760.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.3875.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.10100.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Burglary21.17-50.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-88.89%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.280.00%
Burglary42.340.00%
Drugs42.340.00%
Other theft22.340.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20234

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20244
July 202412
June 202415
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
January 20246
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 202411
December 20238
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 4 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
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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 3UL 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. Whitehaven Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ermine Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Higher Croft Road
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Store Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. B6231
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Beechwood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Newfield Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Greenfield View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1