LEOPOLD ROAD, BB2 6EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 6EH

LEOPOLD ROAD, BB2 6EH, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population. This BB2 6EH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB2 postcode area, which has experienced 653 crimes and a crime rate of 10.31 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BB2 6EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 6EH, encompassing approximately 5464 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB2 6EH area, explore the BB2 6EH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB2 6EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Adelaide Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Lancaster Place with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

LEOPOLD ROAD, BB2 6EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.010.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.01-53.33%
Other theft31.280.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.37100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.3225.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.75-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.0140.00%
Other crime31.2850.00%
Other theft30.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.05137.50%
Anti-social behaviour123.48-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.200.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Other theft30.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour145.317.69%
Violence and sexual offences82.56-55.56%
Other theft31.4650.00%
Vehicle crime30.5550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.87-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.2918.18%
Other crime32.38-25.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Public order10.37-83.33%
Burglary10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.1525.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.66-21.43%
Public order62.01200.00%
Other crime41.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-66.67%
Other theft20.37100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.2460.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.9375.00%
Vehicle crime62.56500.00%
Public order21.10-75.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-66.67%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.83-11.11%
Public order81.46166.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Other theft30.550.00%
Burglary20.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.650.00%
Burglary40.92300.00%
Public order30.73-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.5225.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.66-28.00%
Public order63.29100.00%
Other theft41.10100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour259.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.580.00%
Public order32.930.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 202415
May 202412
April 202414
March 202413
February 202411
January 202414
December 20238
November 20239
October 202318
September 202325

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202411
June 202411
May 202419
April 20248
March 202418
February 202420
January 202416
December 202310
November 202320
October 202320
September 202316

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Adelaide Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Lancaster Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Leamington Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Albany Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Granville Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Clematis Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Gibraltar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dukes Brow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rose Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Merlin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Woodbine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Brighton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. West View Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1