BRACKEN CLOSE, BB2 5AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 5AH

BRACKEN CLOSE, BB2 5AH, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.07 per 1,000 population. This BB2 5AH 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 5AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 5AH, encompassing approximately 2893 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB2 5AH area, explore the BB2 5AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 5AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gladstone Terrace with total crimes: 2
  • The Grove with total crimes: 1
  • Livesey Hall Close with total crimes: 1

BRACKEN CLOSE, BB2 5AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-83.33%
Other crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In August 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
Shoplifting85.53-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.7720.00%
Drugs12.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.95233.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.4625.00%
Burglary31.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%
Public order10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.2675.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.42-20.00%
Shoplifting31.380.00%
Vehicle crime31.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.80-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.73-33.33%
Other crime11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.9120.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.07100.00%
Burglary42.070.00%
Shoplifting21.380.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.15150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.80200.00%
Shoplifting31.0450.00%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-50.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.490.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-75.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.380.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-85.71%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.84-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour42.42300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.38100.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting135.880.00%
Other theft14.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20233

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 202410
June 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB2 5AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gladstone Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. The Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Livesey Hall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. The Evergreens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1