EWOOD, BB2 4LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 4LL

EWOOD, BB2 4LL, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.32 per 1,000 population. This BB2 4LL 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 4LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 4LL, encompassing approximately 3422 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-54.17% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

BB2 4LL Crime Hotspots

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

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

EWOOD, BB2 4LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.3214.29%
Anti-social behaviour114.68-54.17%
Vehicle crime73.21250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.050.00%
Shoplifting51.46-16.67%
Burglary21.460.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Public order10.29-80.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2418.70-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences147.01-30.00%
Shoplifting64.09-14.29%
Public order51.75400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.46150.00%
Burglary21.46-71.43%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-80.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2521.6247.06%
Violence and sexual offences207.315.26%
Vehicle crime105.84233.33%
Shoplifting72.9275.00%
Burglary72.0575.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Public order10.29-75.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.6611.76%
Anti-social behaviour175.55-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson54.97150.00%
Burglary41.4633.33%
Public order41.17-33.33%
Shoplifting41.17100.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1918.1211.76%
Violence and sexual offences175.55-5.56%
Public order64.9750.00%
Other theft51.75150.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Vehicle crime30.88-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.58100.00%
Shoplifting20.58-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In April 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 offences1816.0728.57%
Anti-social behaviour175.2670.00%
Public order44.9733.33%
Vehicle crime41.17100.00%
Shoplifting41.17100.00%
Drugs21.17100.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.69-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.92150.00%
Public order31.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Burglary20.58-66.67%
Shoplifting20.58-66.67%
Other theft10.58-75.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.366.67%
Anti-social behaviour154.6887.50%
Burglary64.380.00%
Shoplifting61.750.00%
Other theft41.7533.33%
Public order41.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.38-11.11%
Shoplifting62.34100.00%
Other theft31.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Drugs10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.98-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour92.920.00%
Burglary42.63300.00%
Other theft31.17-25.00%
Public order30.88-25.00%
Shoplifting30.88-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Robbery10.58-66.67%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.98-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour93.21-40.00%
Other theft42.63-20.00%
Shoplifting41.17-33.33%
Public order41.17300.00%
Robbery31.17200.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.7830.77%
Anti-social behaviour154.97-21.05%
Shoplifting64.38100.00%
Other theft51.750.00%
Burglary51.46150.00%
Vehicle crime11.46-66.67%
Robbery10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1914.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.800.00%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Shoplifting30.880.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202424
July 202425
June 202417
May 202419
April 202417
March 202410
February 202415
January 20248
December 20239
November 20239
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
March 20242
February 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 202420
June 202419
May 202417
April 202418
March 202414
February 202416
January 202415
December 202310
November 202311
October 202317
September 202313

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 202410
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 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 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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 4LL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Isherwood Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Orchard Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Mitton Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Albion Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elim Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vincent Court
    Total2
    Vehicle 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. Aqueduct Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tapestry Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Calico Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ashville Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Vincent Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tiverton Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Worsten Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. New Wellington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Elim Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. New Wellington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1