KINGS ROAD, BB2 4PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 4PY

KINGS ROAD, BB2 4PY, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.68 per 1,000 population. This BB2 4PY 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 4PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 4PY, encompassing approximately 4731 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-51.52% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

BB2 4PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bunkers Hill Close with total crimes: 6
  • Stirling Street with total crimes: 4
  • Shorrock Lane with total crimes: 4

KINGS ROAD, BB2 4PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.28-51.52%
Criminal damage and arson73.38-30.00%
Other theft41.48300.00%
Other crime30.85200.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-50.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3317.5465.00%
Violence and sexual offences256.9847.06%
Criminal damage and arson105.28100.00%
Vehicle crime42.11100.00%
Shoplifting30.850.00%
Burglary20.63-33.33%
Public order20.42100.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-75.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.84-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences174.23-60.47%
Criminal damage and arson53.59-37.50%
Other crime41.0633.33%
Shoplifting30.850.00%
Burglary30.63-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-66.67%
Other theft10.42-66.67%
Public order10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4320.9348.28%
Anti-social behaviour249.09-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson85.0714.29%
Vehicle crime61.69100.00%
Burglary51.27150.00%
Other crime31.0650.00%
Other theft30.630.00%
Shoplifting30.63200.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Public order10.21-90.91%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.6011.54%
Anti-social behaviour266.134.00%
Public order115.5057.14%
Criminal damage and arson72.33133.33%
Other theft31.48200.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Burglary20.42-33.33%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.6436.84%
Anti-social behaviour255.5056.25%
Public order75.28250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.6350.00%
Shoplifting30.6350.00%
Burglary30.6350.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.0223.08%
Criminal damage and arson63.3820.00%
Public order21.27100.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.42100.00%
Other theft20.42-66.67%
Burglary20.42-60.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.63-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.028.33%
Other theft62.75500.00%
Burglary51.27400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.06400.00%
Possession of weapons21.06100.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.2025.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.28-25.00%
Public order32.540.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.9966.67%
Anti-social behaviour164.23-5.88%
Burglary33.38200.00%
Other theft30.630.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Shoplifting20.63-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.21-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.0541.67%
Violence and sexual offences123.59-60.00%
Shoplifting72.54-30.00%
Vehicle crime41.480.00%
Other crime40.85300.00%
Other theft30.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-50.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Burglary10.42-75.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.340.00%
Shoplifting102.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.110.00%
Burglary41.270.00%
Vehicle crime40.850.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202433
July 202420
June 202424
May 202426
April 202425
March 202416
February 202413
January 202412
December 202316
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202425
July 202417
June 202443
May 202429
April 202426
March 202419
February 202419
January 202425
December 202320
November 202312
October 202330

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 202411
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bunkers Hill Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Stirling Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Shorrock Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Railton Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Foxstones Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Duke Of Sussex Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mitton Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Canal Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brookway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Waterloo Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Meadow Head Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Picton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Jersey Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Moorgate Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Dorothy Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Helier Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Scotland Bank Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Parklands Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Cherryclough Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Fielding Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Millwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Drakes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hurstwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Kelly Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. New Wellington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Angela Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. St George'S Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1