GORSE ROAD, BB2 6LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 6LY

GORSE ROAD, BB2 6LY, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.12 per 1,000 population. This BB2 6LY 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 6LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 6LY, encompassing approximately 4488 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB2 6LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brighton Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Irene Place with total crimes: 2
  • Clematis Street with total crimes: 2

GORSE ROAD, BB2 6LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences65.12-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.34-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.23-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences71.56-36.36%
Shoplifting11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.9137.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.45-10.00%
Other theft32.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.1242.86%
Violence and sexual offences82.230.00%
Other theft21.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.12-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour71.78-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson41.560.00%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.24175.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.45-18.18%
Vehicle crime22.010.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.46266.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-66.67%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.34-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.89-78.57%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.9175.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.12150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.23300.00%
Vehicle crime40.89300.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Public order20.45-71.43%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.91-38.46%
Public order71.78600.00%
Other theft51.56150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.110.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.3562.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.90-75.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Public order10.22-80.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

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 behaviour167.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.560.00%
Public order51.780.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202411
June 20248
May 20248
April 20249
March 202411
February 20243
January 202414
December 20238
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 202410
May 20247
April 202411
March 20244
February 20244
January 202410
December 20234
November 20234
October 202316

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 6LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brighton Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Irene Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clematis Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. New Bank Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Azalea Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodfold Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Dinckley Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lowood Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. A677
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Billinge Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Crosshill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Livingstone Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. French Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lawley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Rolleston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Mark'S Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1