WAGSTAFF CLOSE, BB2 4FS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 4FS

WAGSTAFF CLOSE, BB2 4FS, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.21 per 1,000 population. This BB2 4FS 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 4FS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 4FS, encompassing approximately 3377 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB2 4FS area, explore the BB2 4FS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

BB2 4FS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stewart Street with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Orchard Street with total crimes: 4

WAGSTAFF CLOSE, BB2 4FS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2114.215.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.22-53.33%
Vehicle crime62.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7825.00%
Shoplifting51.48-16.67%
Burglary21.48100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2017.7617.65%
Violence and sexual offences155.92-16.67%
Shoplifting64.44-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.78100.00%
Vehicle crime41.18-60.00%
Public order31.18200.00%
Possession of weapons20.89100.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-85.71%
Robbery10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.9520.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.336.25%
Vehicle crime105.03233.33%
Shoplifting72.9675.00%
Burglary72.07600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.07-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.30-80.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1614.8023.08%
Violence and sexual offences154.7436.36%
Public order54.4466.67%
Shoplifting41.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.1418.18%
Violence and sexual offences113.850.00%
Other theft33.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Public order30.8950.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%
Shoplifting20.59-50.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.55-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour113.26-8.33%
Vehicle crime43.26100.00%
Shoplifting41.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-25.00%
Public order20.89-33.33%
Drugs20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.14-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour123.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.55100.00%
Public order31.18-25.00%
Burglary30.89-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.59-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In February 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 offences1513.91-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour94.4428.57%
Shoplifting62.660.00%
Burglary51.780.00%
Public order41.48100.00%
Other theft31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-50.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.43142.86%
Anti-social behaviour75.030.00%
Shoplifting62.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.78300.00%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Drugs20.89100.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.59-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.47-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.07-36.36%
Burglary32.07200.00%
Public order30.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%
Other theft20.59-50.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.55-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences103.26-23.08%
Public order42.96100.00%
Other theft41.18100.00%
Shoplifting31.18-50.00%
Robbery30.89200.00%
Drugs20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Burglary10.30-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.32-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences133.8544.44%
Shoplifting63.85100.00%
Burglary61.78200.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Public order20.59-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1411.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.140.00%
Public order42.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 202417
June 202416
May 202413
April 202411
March 202412
February 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 202311
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 202418
June 202415
May 202411
April 202411
March 202413
February 202415
January 202417
December 20237
November 202310
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 202410
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
September 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stewart Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting5
  • 3. Orchard Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mitton Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Albion Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vincent Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heys Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Dorothy Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Helier Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tapestry Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Calico Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Garner Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ashville Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Vincent Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tiverton Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Scotland Bank Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Heyworth Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Worsten Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1