NEW WELLINGTON GARDENS, BB2 4HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 4HE

NEW WELLINGTON GARDENS, BB2 4HE, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.47 per 1,000 population. This BB2 4HE 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 4HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 4HE, encompassing approximately 3871 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-25.93% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-57.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB2 4HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Mitton Close with total crimes: 3

NEW WELLINGTON GARDENS, BB2 4HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.47-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour115.17-57.69%
Criminal damage and arson82.84100.00%
Vehicle crime52.0766.67%
Other theft41.29300.00%
Other crime21.03-50.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour266.9713.04%
Criminal damage and arson46.7233.33%
Other crime41.03300.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-25.00%
Shoplifting20.77100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Burglary10.26-75.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.82-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour236.97-4.17%
Burglary45.94100.00%
Vehicle crime41.03300.00%
Other theft31.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-25.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.3142.86%
Anti-social behaviour247.75-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson46.2033.33%
Public order31.03-50.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-80.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2718.3412.50%
Violence and sexual offences216.97-8.70%
Public order65.42100.00%
Vehicle crime51.5566.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-50.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Burglary20.77-50.00%
Other crime10.52-66.67%
Drugs10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2419.12300.00%
Violence and sexual offences236.2035.29%
Criminal damage and arson65.940.00%
Burglary41.5533.33%
Public order31.03-25.00%
Other theft30.7750.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-25.00%
Drugs30.7750.00%
Other crime30.77200.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.62-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson64.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.55-66.67%
Public order41.55100.00%
Vehicle crime41.03300.00%
Burglary31.0350.00%
Other theft20.77-66.67%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.6863.64%
Other theft64.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.55100.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.664.76%
Anti-social behaviour115.680.00%
Vehicle crime32.84-40.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.42-21.43%
Vehicle crime52.8466.67%
Burglary31.29200.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-40.00%
Other theft20.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.66-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences143.62-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.62150.00%
Public order31.29200.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Robbery30.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Drugs20.77100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.390.00%
Vehicle crime34.130.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 212 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202426
July 202423
June 202424
May 202427
April 202424
March 20246
February 202418
January 202411
December 202311
November 202314
October 202317

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

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202427
July 202427
June 202430
May 202421
April 202423
March 202417
February 202422
January 202422
December 202321
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 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 4HE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Orchard Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Mitton Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Albion Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Elim Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Canal Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grantham Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Jersey Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Moorgate Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Dorothy Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Helier Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Aqueduct Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Springbank Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Suffolk Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hollin Bridge Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Calico Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Worsten Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. New Wellington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Green Park Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Spring Bank Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Aidan'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. St Aidan'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Hertford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Elim Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Kelly Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. New Wellington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Angela Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Field Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. St George'S Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Matthew Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1