EASTCOTT CLOSE, BB2 3WJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 3WJ

EASTCOTT CLOSE, BB2 3WJ, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.02 per 1,000 population. This BB2 3WJ 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 3WJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 3WJ, encompassing approximately 1872 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 3WJ 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
  • Whitehaven Close with total crimes: 3

EASTCOTT CLOSE, BB2 3WJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1116.02450.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.87-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.740.00%
Burglary32.14200.00%
Other crime21.600.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.27-71.43%
Burglary11.070.00%

In July 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 behaviour712.28-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences63.7450.00%
Other crime43.20300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Public order11.07-75.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1114.95450.00%
Public order45.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.14-33.33%
Burglary22.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.540.00%
Burglary43.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.60-66.67%
Other crime11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.15500.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.20100.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.9420.00%
Burglary23.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.81-37.50%
Public order12.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-80.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.67200.00%
Burglary11.60-75.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

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 offences1210.68500.00%
Burglary46.41100.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.01400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.070.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Burglary21.07-50.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary48.5433.33%
Drugs42.140.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.07-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.270.00%
Burglary33.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.600.00%
Public order11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 20247
June 202411
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20235
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 202312
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 3WJ 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. Whitehaven Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ermine Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tippet Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Carnforth Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Beechwood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Newfield Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1