HEYS LANE, BB2 4ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 4ND

HEYS LANE, BB2 4ND, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.81 per 1,000 population. This BB2 4ND 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 4ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 4ND, encompassing approximately 4534 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

BB2 4ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Orchard Street with total crimes: 4
  • Mitton Close with total crimes: 3

HEYS LANE, BB2 4ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.81-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.31-26.67%
Vehicle crime52.4366.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.1025.00%
Shoplifting51.10-28.57%
Other theft31.100.00%
Public order30.6650.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2013.23-13.04%
Violence and sexual offences154.41-25.00%
Shoplifting73.31-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.540.00%
Other theft30.8850.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-72.73%
Public order20.66100.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Burglary10.44-85.71%
Robbery10.220.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2317.4227.78%
Violence and sexual offences205.07-9.09%
Vehicle crime114.41450.00%
Shoplifting82.4333.33%
Burglary71.76250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5433.33%
Other crime20.880.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%

In June 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 offences2213.8922.22%
Anti-social behaviour184.85-5.26%
Shoplifting63.97100.00%
Public order41.32-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-50.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1914.56-13.64%
Violence and sexual offences184.1938.46%
Public order93.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9820.00%
Vehicle crime41.320.00%
Shoplifting30.88-57.14%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2213.2369.23%
Violence and sexual offences134.85-18.75%
Shoplifting72.8775.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.540.00%
Vehicle crime41.10100.00%
Public order30.8850.00%
Other theft30.66200.00%
Burglary10.66-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.37-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour133.5344.44%
Criminal damage and arson52.87150.00%
Shoplifting41.10-42.86%
Burglary30.88-40.00%
Public order20.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.354.55%
Anti-social behaviour95.070.00%
Shoplifting71.980.00%
Burglary51.5466.67%
Public order41.10300.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-33.33%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.0346.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.850.00%
Shoplifting71.9840.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5450.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Other theft20.44-60.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.31-30.77%
Other theft51.980.00%
Shoplifting51.10-44.44%
Public order31.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-33.33%
Burglary10.440.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.4718.18%
Violence and sexual offences102.87-52.38%
Shoplifting92.21-35.71%
Other theft51.98150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.66200.00%
Public order30.6650.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.560.00%
Shoplifting144.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.090.00%
Burglary72.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202411
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202420
June 202422
May 202418
April 202413
March 202416
February 202423
January 202422
December 202315
November 202310
October 202321

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 202423
June 202418
May 202419
April 202422
March 202413
February 20249
January 20249
December 20239
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Orchard Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Vincent Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heys Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Brookway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Waterloo Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fowler Height Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Moorgate Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Dorothy Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Helier Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tiverton Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Scotland Bank Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Leyburn Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Winterburn Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Heyworth Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Worsten Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Elim Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1