DUKE OF SUSSEX STREET, BB2 4QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 4QQ

DUKE OF SUSSEX STREET, BB2 4QQ, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.10 per 1,000 population. This BB2 4QQ 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 4QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 4QQ, encompassing approximately 4324 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-44.83% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

BB2 4QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bunkers Hill Close with total crimes: 6
  • Cockridge Close with total crimes: 5
  • Shorrock Lane with total crimes: 4

DUKE OF SUSSEX STREET, BB2 4QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences2011.1042.86%
Anti-social behaviour164.63-44.83%
Criminal damage and arson53.70-44.44%
Other theft21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Other crime20.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2913.64222.22%
Violence and sexual offences146.71-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.2412.50%
Vehicle crime32.0850.00%
Shoplifting10.69-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences1510.18-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour93.47-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson82.08-11.11%
Other crime41.8533.33%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Burglary20.46-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.4228.57%
Anti-social behaviour146.24-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson93.2428.57%
Burglary52.08150.00%
Other theft41.16100.00%
Other crime30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6950.00%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.185.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.8614.29%
Criminal damage and arson73.70250.00%
Public order41.620.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Shoplifting10.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.1081.82%
Anti-social behaviour144.630.00%
Public order43.24300.00%
Vehicle crime30.93200.00%
Shoplifting30.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.33180.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.2410.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.5433.33%
Shoplifting20.93100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.23-80.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.94-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour52.31-16.67%
Other theft51.16400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16200.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.16-53.85%
Drugs11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.1828.57%
Anti-social behaviour134.16-7.14%
Other theft33.010.00%
Shoplifting20.69-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour1410.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.240.00%
Shoplifting73.240.00%
Other theft31.620.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202429
July 20249
June 202414
May 202416
April 202414
March 202414
February 20245
January 20246
December 202313
November 202314

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
July 202415
June 202427
May 202421
April 202420
March 202411
February 202410
January 202418
December 202318
November 202314

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bunkers Hill Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Cockridge Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Brookway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Waterloo Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Meadow Head Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Picton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Jersey Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dorothy Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Helier Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Scotland Bank Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Queensway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parklands Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Cherryclough Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Fielding Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hurstwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1