ERNLOUEN CLOSE, BB2 5BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 5BS

ERNLOUEN CLOSE, BB2 5BS, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.33 per 1,000 population. This BB2 5BS 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 5BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 5BS, encompassing approximately 2837 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 5BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bunkers Hill Close with total crimes: 6
  • Cockridge Close with total crimes: 5
  • Railton Avenue with total crimes: 4

ERNLOUEN CLOSE, BB2 5BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.33133.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.93-45.00%
Vehicle crime43.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41-66.67%
Other theft10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.98185.71%
Violence and sexual offences67.05-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.1120.00%
Robbery12.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In July 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 behaviour78.11-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences72.47-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.47-28.57%
Other crime21.76-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In June 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 offences1516.2166.67%
Anti-social behaviour95.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.1775.00%
Burglary52.47400.00%
Other crime31.76200.00%
Other theft31.0650.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.87-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour93.1712.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.170.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In April 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 offences138.81333.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.580.00%
Public order22.820.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.29700.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.99-40.00%
Other theft42.11300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41200.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.9911.11%
Anti-social behaviour43.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.0528.57%
Anti-social behaviour83.17100.00%
Possession of weapons22.820.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.29-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.470.00%
Other crime21.41100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202420
July 20247
June 20249
May 20249
April 20248
March 20248
February 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20247
June 202415
May 20249
April 202413
March 20243
February 20246
January 202410
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20245
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bunkers Hill Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Cockridge Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Railton Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Foxstones Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Duke Of Sussex Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brookway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Picton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Gib Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Risedale Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Queensway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parklands Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cherryclough Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Livesey Branch Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Thistle Trail
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. The Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Fielding Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hurstwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1