DUKES BROW, BB2 6EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 6EX

DUKES BROW, BB2 6EX, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.00 per 1,000 population. This BB2 6EX 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 6EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 6EX, encompassing approximately 5750 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (70.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

BB2 6EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foxhouse Street with total crimes: 9
  • Gibraltar Street with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

DUKES BROW, BB2 6EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.0070.59%
Anti-social behaviour205.045.26%
Vehicle crime53.48400.00%
Public order40.87300.00%
Other crime30.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5250.00%
Other theft30.5250.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.875.56%
Violence and sexual offences173.30-29.17%
Burglary32.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Other theft20.35-50.00%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Public order10.17-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.91-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour184.175.88%
Public order53.130.00%
Other theft40.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-57.14%
Other crime10.52-80.00%
Burglary10.17-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.0016.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.04-39.29%
Criminal damage and arson72.9640.00%
Other crime51.22150.00%
Vehicle crime40.87300.00%
Burglary40.700.00%
Other theft30.70-25.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2812.5275.00%
Violence and sexual offences254.87108.33%
Public order54.35400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.87150.00%
Other theft40.87-20.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour166.26-30.43%
Violence and sexual offences122.78-36.84%
Other theft52.09-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2311.3035.29%
Violence and sexual offences194.00-36.67%
Other theft63.30500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04-50.00%
Other crime30.70-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-25.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Public order10.35-83.33%
Drugs10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.3942.86%
Anti-social behaviour175.22-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson82.96100.00%
Public order61.3950.00%
Other crime41.04100.00%
Vehicle crime40.7033.33%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Theft from the person20.35100.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.17-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.785.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.6561.54%
Public order43.65-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-42.86%
Other theft40.70-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.78-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour133.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.26600.00%
Other theft71.22133.33%
Public order71.2275.00%
Vehicle crime31.22-62.50%
Burglary20.52-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.9157.14%
Anti-social behaviour133.83-27.78%
Vehicle crime82.260.00%
Burglary41.3933.33%
Public order40.70300.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.17-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.00-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.13-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.430.00%
Other theft30.52-50.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2412.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.170.00%
Other theft64.170.00%
Public order41.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202417
July 202424
June 202429
May 202425
April 202412
March 202419
February 202430
January 202421
December 202320
November 202322
October 202314
September 202324

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
July 202418
June 202417
May 202428
April 202416
March 202423
February 202417
January 202421
December 202313
November 202313
October 202318
September 202324

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
September 20232

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Foxhouse Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gibraltar Street
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hope Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Addison Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ada Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Adelaide Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Lois Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Burlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Barley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Raynor Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Roney Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Devonport Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Cheltenham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Croydon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Leamington Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Granville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Woodfold Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Dukes Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Johnston Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Belle Vue Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. St Barnabas Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Denville Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Shear Bank Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Shear Bank Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1