FERNHURST STREET, BB2 4LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 4LN

FERNHURST STREET, BB2 4LN, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.53 per 1,000 population. This BB2 4LN 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 4LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 4LN, encompassing approximately 3441 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

BB2 4LN 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

FERNHURST STREET, BB2 4LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2014.53-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences95.81-35.71%
Vehicle crime62.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.740.00%
Shoplifting51.45-16.67%
Burglary21.45100.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2116.5623.53%
Violence and sexual offences146.10-26.32%
Shoplifting64.07-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.74150.00%
Public order31.45200.00%
Possession of weapons20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-80.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Burglary10.29-85.71%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In July 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 offences1919.1835.71%
Anti-social behaviour175.5221.43%
Vehicle crime104.94233.33%
Shoplifting72.9175.00%
Burglary72.03133.33%
Other theft22.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Public order10.29-80.00%

In June 2024, 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 behaviour1413.6616.67%
Violence and sexual offences144.0727.27%
Public order54.0766.67%
Shoplifting41.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16200.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Burglary30.8750.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.62-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences113.49-8.33%
Other theft33.200.00%
Public order30.8750.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Shoplifting20.58-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.3330.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.78-7.69%
Shoplifting43.49100.00%
Vehicle crime31.16200.00%
Public order20.87-33.33%
Drugs20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.46-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour103.7811.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.91100.00%
Public order31.160.00%
Burglary20.87-60.00%
Shoplifting20.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.376.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.6528.57%
Shoplifting62.620.00%
Burglary51.740.00%
Other theft31.450.00%
Public order30.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Drugs20.58100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.0487.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.3640.00%
Shoplifting62.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%
Other theft30.87200.00%
Public order20.87-33.33%
Drugs10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.72-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.32-37.50%
Burglary31.45200.00%
Public order30.87-25.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.88-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.91-38.46%
Public order42.32300.00%
Shoplifting31.16-50.00%
Robbery30.87200.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.780.00%
Shoplifting63.490.00%
Burglary51.740.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 202417
June 202414
May 202412
April 202413
March 202410
February 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202419
June 202414
May 202411
April 202412
March 202413
February 202416
January 202415
December 20238
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 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 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 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 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 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

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

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 4LN 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. 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. Dorothy Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Helier Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tapestry Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Calico Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ashville Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Vincent Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tiverton Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Worsten Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. New Wellington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1