AMBERWOOD DRIVE, BB2 4UF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 4UF

AMBERWOOD DRIVE, BB2 4UF, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.35 per 1,000 population. This BB2 4UF 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 4UF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 4UF, encompassing approximately 3671 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

BB2 4UF 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
  • Railton Avenue with total crimes: 4

AMBERWOOD DRIVE, BB2 4UF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.3566.67%
Anti-social behaviour114.09-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson83.0033.33%
Other crime32.180.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1911.17111.11%
Violence and sexual offences95.18-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.45100.00%
Vehicle crime41.63300.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.81-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.09-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson32.45-40.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.16-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.9021.43%
Vehicle crime54.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3666.67%
Possession of weapons21.36100.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other crime10.54-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.8060.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.5427.27%
Other crime63.81200.00%
Vehicle crime51.63150.00%
Public order41.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09200.00%
Possession of weapons10.82-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.9025.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.0983.33%
Burglary63.00500.00%
Other crime21.63100.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In March 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 offences126.27-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour63.27-25.00%
Other theft11.63-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.72-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour83.54-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson32.180.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Shoplifting20.82100.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.1788.89%
Anti-social behaviour94.63-18.18%
Possession of weapons12.450.00%
Public order10.27-80.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.3522.22%
Violence and sexual offences93.00-18.18%
Public order52.45400.00%
Other crime11.36-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.000.00%
Shoplifting32.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Public order10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 202415
June 202418
May 202424
April 202415
March 202412
February 202413
January 202417
December 20239
November 202311

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 20249
June 202417
May 202414
April 202411
March 20246
February 20248
January 20249
December 202311
November 20239

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20233

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB2 4UF 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. Railton Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Stanley Range
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Canal Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Henry Whalley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Meadow Head Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Jersey Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Green Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fielding Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nook Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Millwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bonsall Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Drakes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hurstwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Angela Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Field Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St George'S Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Matthew Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Speedwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. St Francis' Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Willis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1