WYTHBURN AVENUE, BB2 5HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 5HQ

WYTHBURN AVENUE, BB2 5HQ, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.66 per 1,000 population. This BB2 5HQ 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 5HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 5HQ, encompassing approximately 3005 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 5HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langdale Road with total crimes: 3
  • Park Farm Road with total crimes: 2
  • Feilden Place with total crimes: 2

WYTHBURN AVENUE, BB2 5HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.66133.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.33-71.43%
Drugs10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.33600.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.3350.00%
Shoplifting11.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.66-60.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.9925.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

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 behaviour44.9933.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.33-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%

In April 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 offences54.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.66-70.00%
Burglary31.00200.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.65233.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.66300.00%
Burglary11.330.00%

In February 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 offences54.6625.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6650.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.99100.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.67-33.33%
Burglary10.670.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.33-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.330.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

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.

MonthCount
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.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 202410
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Langdale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Park Farm Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Feilden Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Harebell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. York Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sutton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1