BENTHAM CLOSE, BB2 4RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 4RU

BENTHAM CLOSE, BB2 4RU, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.29 per 1,000 population. This BB2 4RU 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 4RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 4RU, encompassing approximately 4739 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB2 4RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stirling Street with total crimes: 4
  • Shorrock Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

BENTHAM CLOSE, BB2 4RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.29-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour154.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.16100.00%
Other theft42.53300.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-25.00%
Other crime20.63-33.33%
Shoplifting20.42-33.33%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3017.097.14%
Violence and sexual offences296.3326.09%
Criminal damage and arson66.12-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.2733.33%
Shoplifting30.840.00%
Public order30.6350.00%
Other crime30.6350.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other theft10.42-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2815.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences235.91-43.90%
Criminal damage and arson74.8516.67%
Other theft41.4833.33%
Shoplifting30.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-50.00%
Other crime20.63-33.33%
Burglary20.42-60.00%
Public order20.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4120.8936.67%
Anti-social behaviour288.65-3.45%
Vehicle crime65.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.270.00%
Burglary51.27150.00%
Other crime31.05200.00%
Other theft30.63-25.00%
Shoplifting30.63200.00%
Public order20.63-80.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.2020.00%
Anti-social behaviour296.337.41%
Public order106.12150.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.11-14.29%
Other theft41.27100.00%
Vehicle crime40.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.84100.00%
Burglary20.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%
Other crime10.21-75.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2717.93125.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.7019.05%
Criminal damage and arson75.27-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.48100.00%
Public order40.8433.33%
Other crime40.840.00%
Burglary40.8433.33%
Shoplifting30.8450.00%
Drugs30.6350.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.03-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour124.43-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.53100.00%
Public order31.6950.00%
Burglary30.63-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.42100.00%
Other theft20.42-66.67%
Drugs20.42100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.08-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour155.06-6.25%
Other theft63.16200.00%
Burglary51.27400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.05300.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Public order20.42-33.33%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.8717.39%
Anti-social behaviour165.700.00%
Vehicle crime43.38-20.00%
Public order30.8450.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Other theft20.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
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 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.45109.09%
Anti-social behaviour164.85-15.79%
Vehicle crime53.3825.00%
Other theft41.050.00%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Shoplifting20.63-71.43%
Public order20.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-83.33%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.0811.76%
Violence and sexual offences114.01-56.00%
Shoplifting72.32-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4850.00%
Other theft41.2733.33%
Vehicle crime40.840.00%
Public order40.8433.33%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Burglary10.42-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.270.00%
Shoplifting103.590.00%
Burglary52.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.050.00%
Vehicle crime40.840.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Other theft30.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202430
July 202428
June 202428
May 202429
April 202427
March 202412
February 202415
January 202416
December 202316
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202429
July 202423
June 202441
May 202430
April 202425
March 202421
February 202424
January 202427
December 202323
November 202311
October 202325

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 202410
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
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 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
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. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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 4RU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stirling Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Shorrock Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stanley Range
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Duke Of Sussex Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mitton Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Albion Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elim Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Canal Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grantham Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Brookway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Picton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Jersey Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Moorgate Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Dorothy Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Helier Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Suffolk Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Scotland Bank Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Millwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Bonsall Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Drakes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Worsten Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. New Wellington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. St Aidan'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. St Aidan'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Hertford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Elim Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Kelly Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. New Wellington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Angela Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1