PRESTON OLD ROAD, BB2 5EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 5EP

PRESTON OLD ROAD, BB2 5EP, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.99 per 1,000 population. This BB2 5EP 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 5EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 5EP, encompassing approximately 1836 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 5EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Place with total crimes: 2
  • Park Farm Road with total crimes: 2
  • Feilden Place with total crimes: 2

PRESTON OLD ROAD, BB2 5EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.9966.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.27200.00%
Other theft11.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.54-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.18-71.43%
Burglary11.090.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In March 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 behaviour75.99250.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.8133.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.81-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.99600.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.810.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.180.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
October 20231

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

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September 20241

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

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September 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232

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

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August 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20242

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

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May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

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May 20241

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

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May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

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April 20241

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

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December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Park Farm Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Feilden Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Larkspur Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Harebell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. York Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sutton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1