FIRTREES DRIVE, BB2 5AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 5AL

FIRTREES DRIVE, BB2 5AL, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.15 per 1,000 population. This BB2 5AL 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 5AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 5AL, encompassing approximately 2852 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 5AL 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
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 1

FIRTREES DRIVE, BB2 5AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour33.15200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.05-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-87.50%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.96-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.80-36.36%
Drugs12.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.87120.00%
Shoplifting103.86233.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.51-57.14%
Burglary31.050.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-75.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.0640.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.450.00%
Vehicle crime41.75300.00%
Shoplifting31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Other crime20.70-60.00%

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 behaviour55.61-28.57%
Other crime51.75400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.75-28.57%
Vehicle crime11.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.4140.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.4575.00%
Burglary42.450.00%
Shoplifting21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.56150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.75-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.21150.00%
Shoplifting31.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.70-60.00%
Shoplifting20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences57.01150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.75-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.26-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour52.4566.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.75100.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting136.668.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.56-40.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 202411
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.64 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
September 202312

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 5AL postcode area is presented below.

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