HIGHER HOUSE CLOSE, BB2 4RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 4RN

HIGHER HOUSE CLOSE, BB2 4RN, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.58 per 1,000 population. This BB2 4RN 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 4RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 4RN, encompassing approximately 2310 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 4RN 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
  • Railton Avenue with total crimes: 4

HIGHER HOUSE CLOSE, BB2 4RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.06-35.29%
Vehicle crime34.760.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-50.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1713.85240.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.36133.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.03-33.33%
Other theft21.73100.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson68.22-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.60-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.16-76.92%
Other crime21.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Other theft10.87-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.8844.44%
Criminal damage and arson85.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.46-14.29%
Burglary42.60300.00%
Other crime21.730.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.39-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.9016.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.03300.00%
Public order11.73-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.5266.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.33-25.00%
Public order22.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.22700.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6050.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.79-27.27%
Other theft43.460.00%
Public order21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3610.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.5242.86%
Anti-social behaviour64.3320.00%
Possession of weapons22.600.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.22-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour53.0325.00%
Other crime32.16200.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.69-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour46.93100.00%
Drugs21.730.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20248
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20243
June 202413
May 20249
April 202410
March 20246
February 20248
January 202411
December 202310
November 20237
October 202316
September 202323

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 4RN 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. Railton Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Foxstones Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Duke Of Sussex Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brookway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Waterloo Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fowler Height Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Picton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Gib Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Risedale Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Queensway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parklands Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cherryclough Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Livesey Branch Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Thistle Trail
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1