EDGEWARE ROAD, BB2 6DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 6DS

EDGEWARE ROAD, BB2 6DS, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.98 per 1,000 population. This BB2 6DS 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 6DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 6DS, encompassing approximately 4347 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 6DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gibraltar Street with total crimes: 7
  • Brighton Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Clematis Street with total crimes: 2

EDGEWARE ROAD, BB2 6DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.9811.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.300.00%
Other theft31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.7612.50%
Vehicle crime12.07-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.3733.33%
Vehicle crime31.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.69-72.73%
Other theft10.690.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.52120.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3850.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.06400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.30-28.57%
Other crime21.150.00%
Public order20.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.22-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences21.61-84.62%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.67-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour92.9928.57%
Other theft22.070.00%
Other crime20.46-33.33%
Public order10.46-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.2854.55%
Anti-social behaviour73.9116.67%
Public order41.61100.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7583.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.5320.00%
Vehicle crime51.38400.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.45-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.38-44.44%
Burglary21.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.13-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour93.68-47.06%
Burglary32.070.00%
Public order20.69-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.89-26.09%
Violence and sexual offences173.9130.77%
Public order53.91400.00%
Vehicle crime11.15-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour239.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.290.00%
Shoplifting22.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20248
June 20246
May 202410
April 20242
March 202413
February 202417
January 202411
December 20236
November 202316
October 202317
September 202313

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 202411
May 20245
April 20247
March 20249
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 202317
September 202323

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gibraltar Street
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Brighton Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clematis Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. New Bank Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Osborne Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Red Rake
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cheltenham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Croydon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Granville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Higher Bank Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Dukes Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Rose Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. White Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1