BB2 4BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 4BJ

BB2 4BJ, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.56 per 1,000 population. This BB2 4BJ 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 4BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 4BJ, encompassing approximately 3303 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-48.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

BB2 4BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Hill Street with total crimes: 4
  • Brook Street with total crimes: 4
  • Cranbrook Street with total crimes: 4

BB2 4BJ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.56-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.66-48.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.9316.67%
Vehicle crime32.120.00%
Other theft30.91-50.00%
Public order30.91-40.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Burglary10.61-83.33%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2523.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences257.57-16.67%
Other theft67.57100.00%
Burglary61.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.82100.00%
Public order51.82150.00%
Other crime31.5150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.4025.00%
Anti-social behaviour259.0825.00%
Burglary47.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2150.00%
Vehicle crime30.9150.00%
Other theft30.91-50.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.4620.00%
Anti-social behaviour207.26-31.03%
Other theft66.05-14.29%
Burglary41.82100.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-60.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2920.8826.09%
Violence and sexual offences208.78-9.09%
Other theft76.0540.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.120.00%
Vehicle crime31.5150.00%
Burglary20.91-60.00%
Other crime10.61-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2322.7091.67%
Violence and sexual offences226.960.00%
Other theft56.66400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5125.00%
Burglary51.5166.67%
Drugs41.5133.33%
Public order41.21100.00%
Other crime41.21300.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.6510.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.66-7.69%
Vehicle crime63.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.820.00%
Burglary31.2150.00%
Drugs30.9150.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.5342.86%
Anti-social behaviour136.0562.50%
Other theft43.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.21100.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.80-44.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.24-42.86%
Vehicle crime52.4225.00%
Other theft21.51-33.33%
Burglary20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.2547.06%
Anti-social behaviour147.5755.56%
Criminal damage and arson44.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.210.00%
Other theft31.21-50.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In November 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 offences1713.32-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour95.15-25.00%
Other theft62.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8250.00%
Vehicle crime41.82100.00%
Burglary11.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.750.00%
Other theft63.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202425
July 202425
June 202420
May 202429
April 202423
March 202412
February 202413
January 20248
December 202314
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202425
July 202430
June 202424
May 202420
April 202422
March 202422
February 202420
January 202414
December 202325
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB2 4BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mill Hill Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Brook Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cranbrook Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Grafton Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wellington Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Elim Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grantham Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Aqueduct Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Springbank Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Suffolk Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Woodfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hollin Bridge Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fletcher Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Lower Hollin Bank Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. New Wellington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Green Park Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Spring Bank Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Aidan'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. St Aidan'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Hertford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Elim Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kelly Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. New Wellington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Matthew Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Railway View
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. Penzance Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Bedford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1