PRESTON NEW ROAD, BB2 6AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 6AH

PRESTON NEW ROAD, BB2 6AH, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.75 per 1,000 population. This BB2 6AH 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 6AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 6AH, encompassing approximately 1728 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB2 6AH area, explore the BB2 6AH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BB2 6AH area, visit the BB2 6AH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

BB2 6AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Hope Street with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

PRESTON NEW ROAD, BB2 6AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2438.7560.00%
Anti-social behaviour1913.88-24.00%
Drugs510.99400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.890.00%
Other crime32.8950.00%
Public order31.740.00%
Other theft21.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.16-33.33%
Shoplifting21.16-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Burglary10.58-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2536.4438.89%
Violence and sexual offences1514.46-21.05%
Burglary48.680.00%
Robbery32.31200.00%
Public order31.74-50.00%
Shoplifting31.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.740.00%
Theft from the person21.740.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Drugs11.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1930.6618.75%
Anti-social behaviour1810.995.88%
Public order610.410.00%
Shoplifting43.47-50.00%
Other crime22.310.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.58-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1732.97-37.04%
Violence and sexual offences169.83-15.79%
Shoplifting89.25100.00%
Burglary54.63150.00%
Other theft32.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Other crime21.16100.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2737.60170.00%
Violence and sexual offences1915.62-20.83%
Shoplifting410.99-33.33%
Other theft32.31-25.00%
Public order31.7450.00%
Drugs21.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Robbery11.160.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2432.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour1013.88-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson65.78200.00%
Shoplifting63.4720.00%
Other theft43.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.31-60.00%
Drugs21.16100.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Robbery11.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1835.28-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour1710.4141.67%
Other theft69.8350.00%
Vehicle crime53.4766.67%
Shoplifting52.89-28.57%
Burglary42.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.31-71.43%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%
Robbery11.160.00%
Drugs10.58-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2036.4453.85%
Anti-social behaviour1211.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.94133.33%
Shoplifting74.05600.00%
Other theft44.05-20.00%
Burglary32.310.00%
Vehicle crime31.740.00%
Public order21.74-60.00%
Theft from the person21.160.00%
Drugs21.16-50.00%
Other crime11.16-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1326.61-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.529.09%
Other theft56.9466.67%
Public order52.89150.00%
Drugs42.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.31-50.00%
Other crime21.740.00%
Robbery11.160.00%
Shoplifting10.58-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2030.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour1111.57-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.36200.00%
Shoplifting43.47-33.33%
Other theft32.31-40.00%
Other crime21.740.00%
Public order21.16-33.33%
Burglary21.16100.00%
Robbery11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2030.66150.00%
Anti-social behaviour1211.57-25.00%
Shoplifting66.9450.00%
Other theft53.47400.00%
Public order32.89200.00%
Vehicle crime21.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Drugs10.58-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1621.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.250.00%
Shoplifting44.630.00%
Drugs32.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202415
July 202419
June 202416
May 202419
April 202424
March 202418
February 202420
January 202413
December 202320
November 202320
October 20238

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202425
July 202418
June 202417
May 202427
April 202410
March 202417
February 202412
January 202412
December 202311
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20245
May 20242
March 20244
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB2 6AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hope Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Limbrick
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Ada Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Montague Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Heyhurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Alma Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lois Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Barley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wellington Street St Johns
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Raynor Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Langham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. The Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Andrew'S Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Lime Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Bathurst Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Denville Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Clarence Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Shear Bank Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Shear Bank Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Linden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Palmer Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Highbury Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Bala Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Willoughby Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Bicknell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Inkerman Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1