BANBURY CLOSE, BB2 5AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 5AY

BANBURY CLOSE, BB2 5AY, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.03 per 1,000 population. This BB2 5AY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB2 postcode area, which has experienced 653 crimes and a crime rate of 10.31 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BB2 5AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 5AY, encompassing approximately 2730 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BB2 5AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cherry Tree Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Kentmere Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Springfield Avenue with total crimes: 1

BANBURY CLOSE, BB2 5AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences54.0325.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.830.00%
Shoplifting11.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.23-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.47-33.33%
Burglary31.47200.00%
Shoplifting21.10100.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.20200.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.40-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.47100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.200.00%
Burglary31.83200.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

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 behaviour55.13150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.470.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.03200.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.300.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-75.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.66200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.1050.00%
Shoplifting31.10-25.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.66-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.47-66.67%
Other theft10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.200.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 202310

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Cherry Tree Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Kentmere Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Springfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Linden Lea
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Harriets Heights
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Banbury Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Arnside Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1