FERNLEA CLOSE, BB2 4QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 4QZ

FERNLEA CLOSE, BB2 4QZ, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.73 per 1,000 population. This BB2 4QZ 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 4QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 4QZ, encompassing approximately 3535 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BB2 4QZ 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

FERNLEA CLOSE, BB2 4QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences1712.7354.55%
Anti-social behaviour154.81-31.82%
Other theft34.2450.00%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-57.14%
Public order20.850.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2213.29266.67%
Violence and sexual offences116.2283.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.1116.67%
Possession of weapons21.980.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.64-73.91%
Criminal damage and arson61.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.70-53.85%
Other crime41.7033.33%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Other theft10.57-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.6791.67%
Anti-social behaviour136.508.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.6812.50%
Burglary62.55500.00%
Other crime31.70200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8550.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.1633.33%
Violence and sexual offences123.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.39166.67%
Public order32.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.57-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 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 offences1611.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.55-25.00%
Public order30.85200.00%
Shoplifting30.8550.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.77500.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.39-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.2633.33%
Vehicle crime21.13100.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.77-11.76%
Other theft54.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Public order20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.81-70.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.6070.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.81-23.08%
Other theft42.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.57-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%

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 behaviour1311.6085.71%
Violence and sexual offences103.68-54.55%
Shoplifting72.83-22.22%
Vehicle crime31.98200.00%
Other crime30.85200.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-60.00%
Burglary10.57-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.560.00%
Shoplifting96.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.980.00%
Burglary31.410.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
July 20246
June 202413
May 202412
April 20249
March 202412
February 20242
January 20243
December 202310
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 20246
June 202423
May 202412
April 202416
March 20248
February 202415
January 202417
December 202317
November 202310
October 202322

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB2 4QZ 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. Fowler Height Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Picton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Scotland Bank Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Risedale Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Queensway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parklands Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Cherryclough Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Livesey Branch Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Thistle Trail
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Fielding Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hurstwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1