CRAVENS HEATH, BB2 4JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 4JB

CRAVENS HEATH, BB2 4JB, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 population. This BB2 4JB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB2 postcode area, which has experienced 653 crimes and a crime rate of 10.31 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BB2 4JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 4JB, encompassing approximately 1347 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 4JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • B6231 with total crimes: 3
  • Beech Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Fergus Manor with total crimes: 1

CRAVENS HEATH, BB2 4JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.970.00%
Drugs22.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%
Public order21.48100.00%
Shoplifting21.48-33.33%
Other crime11.480.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.62166.67%
Shoplifting35.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.230.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Public order11.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.23-33.33%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.48-71.43%
Public order21.48100.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Other theft11.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.3675.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.19150.00%
Vehicle crime23.71-71.43%
Burglary21.480.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime716.33600.00%
Shoplifting65.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.4533.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.970.00%
Other theft11.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.94-40.00%
Other theft22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.1625.00%
Vehicle crime23.71-33.33%
Other theft21.480.00%
Shoplifting11.480.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.3933.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.9733.33%
Vehicle crime32.97200.00%
Drugs12.230.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.16-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.23-62.50%
Public order22.23100.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences811.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.940.00%
Vehicle crime22.970.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Public order10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
February 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. B6231
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Beech Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fergus Manor
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Antigua Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sandy Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. The Shires
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Craven'S Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1