RIDGEWAY AVENUE, BB2 3WE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 3WE

RIDGEWAY AVENUE, BB2 3WE, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.92 per 1,000 population. This BB2 3WE 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 3WE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 3WE, encompassing approximately 2287 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 3WE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 11
  • Ravenglass Close with total crimes: 10
  • Levens Close with total crimes: 9

RIDGEWAY AVENUE, BB2 3WE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1817.92350.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.500.00%
Other crime42.190.00%
Burglary31.7550.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Public order10.870.00%

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 offences86.1214.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.50-60.00%
Burglary21.75100.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.11-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences74.3716.67%
Other crime43.06300.00%
Public order31.75-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1414.86180.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.120.00%
Public order42.62300.00%
Vehicle crime21.75100.00%
Burglary20.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.62-28.57%
Burglary32.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3150.00%
Other theft11.31-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%

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 behaviour79.18133.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.06-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Public order10.870.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.9940.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.06200.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.37-28.57%
Robbery12.190.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.87-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.750.00%
Burglary11.75-75.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.18500.00%
Burglary45.25100.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.99500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-50.00%
Other theft20.87-33.33%
Burglary20.87-50.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.310.00%
Burglary41.750.00%
Drugs41.750.00%
Other theft31.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20244
July 202410
June 202414
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 202312
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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 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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20234

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Tippet Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Carnforth Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Beechwood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Newfield Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1