BB2 4UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 4UW

BB2 4UW, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.35 per 1,000 population. This BB2 4UW 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 4UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 4UW, encompassing approximately 3323 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB2 4UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Isherwood Street with total crimes: 4
  • Orchard Street with total crimes: 4

BB2 4UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1515.35-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences144.5127.27%
Vehicle crime64.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.810.00%
Shoplifting51.50-16.67%
Burglary21.50100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Public order10.30-83.33%
Drugs10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2418.6620.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.22-35.29%
Public order63.31500.00%
Shoplifting61.81-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.8166.67%
Vehicle crime31.50-57.14%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%
Burglary10.60-83.33%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2018.9611.11%
Violence and sexual offences176.020.00%
Vehicle crime75.12250.00%
Shoplifting72.1175.00%
Burglary62.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.81-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1815.9512.50%
Violence and sexual offences175.4230.77%
Criminal damage and arson45.12100.00%
Public order41.20300.00%
Shoplifting41.20100.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1615.05128.57%
Violence and sexual offences134.81-13.33%
Vehicle crime43.910.00%
Other theft41.20100.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.51-30.00%
Vehicle crime42.11100.00%
Shoplifting41.20100.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-60.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.93-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences103.01-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson53.01400.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Public order20.60-60.00%
Shoplifting20.60-66.67%
Burglary10.60-66.67%
Other theft10.30-80.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.05133.33%
Violence and sexual offences134.21-18.75%
Shoplifting63.910.00%
Public order51.81400.00%
Other theft51.5025.00%
Burglary31.500.00%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.8360.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.81-14.29%
Shoplifting61.81100.00%
Other theft41.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-60.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.43-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour73.01-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.1166.67%
Burglary31.50200.00%
Shoplifting30.90-25.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Robbery10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

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 offences1110.53-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.31-43.75%
Shoplifting42.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.20200.00%
Public order30.90200.00%
Robbery20.90100.00%
Other theft10.60-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1615.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.810.00%
Shoplifting64.510.00%
Other theft41.810.00%
Burglary41.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202424
July 202420
June 202418
May 202416
April 20247
March 202410
February 202414
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202417
June 202417
May 202413
April 202415
March 202410
February 202413
January 202416
December 202310
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Isherwood Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Orchard Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Sulby Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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. Woodbury Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Vincent Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Aqueduct Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Abbotsford Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sunny Bank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ramsey Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Tapestry Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Calico Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Vincent Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tiverton Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Worsten Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. New Wellington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Green Park Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1