BRANCH ROAD, BB2 4JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 4JZ

BRANCH ROAD, BB2 4JZ, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.43 per 1,000 population. This BB2 4JZ 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 4JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 4JZ, encompassing approximately 1836 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 4JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stewart Street with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Fergus Manor with total crimes: 2

BRANCH ROAD, BB2 4JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.43900.00%
Other theft45.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime33.810.00%
Other theft21.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.72-25.00%
Burglary11.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.53100.00%
Vehicle crime22.18100.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-80.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.4466.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.72-50.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-75.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.08300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.18200.00%
Public order11.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.27-75.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.36300.00%
Other theft22.18100.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.09-66.67%
Public order10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

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
November 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stewart Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Burglary1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fergus Manor
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Garner Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Cross Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Oakfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ashville Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1