THE CRESCENT, BB2 5NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 5NF

THE CRESCENT, BB2 5NF, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.45 per 1,000 population. This BB2 5NF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB2 postcode area, which has experienced 713 crimes and a crime rate of 11.26 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BB2 5NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 5NF, encompassing approximately 2106 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

BB2 5NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gladstone Terrace with total crimes: 8
  • Banbury Close with total crimes: 4
  • Preston Old Road with total crimes: 2

THE CRESCENT, BB2 5NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.45233.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.37-71.43%
Burglary20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

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 behaviour79.97133.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.3225.00%
Shoplifting32.370.00%
Vehicle crime31.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42100.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences44.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.8533.33%
Shoplifting21.900.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.75300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.220.00%
Shoplifting31.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42100.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.80100.00%
Shoplifting20.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences35.70-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42100.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.70-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences43.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.90-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.558.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.35300.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.70133.33%
Public order23.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.27-25.00%
Shoplifting31.42-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.370.00%
Vehicle crime41.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
December 20233
November 20234
September 20237
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 202313
September 202312
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Gladstone Terrace
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 2. Banbury Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Preston Old Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Springfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodlands Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Firtrees Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Evergreens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Cypress Ridge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Woodstock Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1