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

Overview of Crime in BB2 5NU

PRESTON OLD ROAD, BB2 5NU, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.34 per 1,000 population. This BB2 5NU 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 5NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 5NU, encompassing approximately 2568 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 5NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Feilden Place with total crimes: 2
  • Livesey Hall Close with total crimes: 1
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 1

PRESTON OLD ROAD, BB2 5NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences32.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.56-40.00%
Shoplifting11.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.84-16.67%
Burglary21.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Shoplifting20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-66.67%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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 behaviour44.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.560.00%
Vehicle crime31.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%

In April 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 behaviour45.06-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences41.560.00%
Burglary31.56200.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

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 behaviour75.84133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.7333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.56200.00%
Burglary11.17-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1750.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-50.00%

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 behaviour24.28100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.78-33.33%
Burglary20.780.00%
Shoplifting20.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In November 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 offences32.7350.00%
Shoplifting31.17-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.28-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.78-50.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.560.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 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 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
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
January 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 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Feilden Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Livesey Hall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. The Evergreens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1