BB2 4SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 4SH

BB2 4SH, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.25 per 1,000 population. This BB2 4SH 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 4SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 4SH, encompassing approximately 2094 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 4SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cecilia Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hillcrest Road with total crimes: 2
  • Gladstone Terrace with total crimes: 2

BB2 4SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.910.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.48-85.71%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.59-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.34-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.46300.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.82500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.8625.00%
Burglary22.390.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.39-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.91100.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.95-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.48-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.6466.67%
Other crime52.39400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.910.00%
Burglary31.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.39-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.43-77.78%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.07800.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.30100.00%
Shoplifting31.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Public order10.950.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-66.67%
Public order10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.3050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.4350.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.25-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences23.34-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.250.00%
Burglary52.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20249
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20248
June 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20237
October 202311

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
January 20241
October 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cecilia Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hillcrest Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Gladstone Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Green Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nook Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Gladstone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. St Francis' Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Willis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1