RAILTON AVENUE, BB2 4TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 4TH

RAILTON AVENUE, BB2 4TH, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.27 per 1,000 population. This BB2 4TH 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 4TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 4TH, encompassing approximately 3506 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

BB2 4TH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shorrock Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Railton Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Foxstones Crescent with total crimes: 3

RAILTON AVENUE, BB2 4TH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.42-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.71-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.4350.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.84122.22%
Violence and sexual offences85.70-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.2850.00%
Vehicle crime21.71100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.56-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.85-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.57-42.86%
Burglary31.14-50.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.8323.08%
Anti-social behaviour124.56-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson73.4275.00%
Burglary62.00500.00%
Possession of weapons31.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.86200.00%
Other crime20.86-60.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.41-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour133.718.33%
Other crime53.71150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43300.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Burglary10.57-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.84166.67%
Anti-social behaviour124.5620.00%
Burglary33.42200.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.70233.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.85-53.85%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Other theft10.29-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.2744.44%
Other theft43.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Shoplifting20.86100.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.57-76.92%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.278.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.71-10.00%
Public order32.570.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.84140.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.42-28.57%
Other crime32.850.00%
Shoplifting30.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-75.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.430.00%
Shoplifting21.140.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 202410
June 202416
May 202413
April 202416
March 20246
February 202413
January 20249
December 20239
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202420
July 20249
June 202412
May 202413
April 202412
March 202410
February 20243
January 20243
December 202313
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 4 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
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
January 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
October 20231

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shorrock Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Railton Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Foxstones Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Duke Of Sussex Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Meadow Head Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Picton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Risedale Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Queensway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cherryclough Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Livesey Branch Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Thistle Trail
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. The Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Green Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fielding Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nook Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Millwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Hurstwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1