WENSLEY ROAD, BB2 6SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 6SS

WENSLEY ROAD, BB2 6SS, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.91 per 1,000 population. This BB2 6SS 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 6SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 6SS, encompassing approximately 5560 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BB2 6SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foxhouse Street with total crimes: 9
  • Witton Parade with total crimes: 3
  • Irene Place with total crimes: 2

WENSLEY ROAD, BB2 6SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.9154.55%
Anti-social behaviour163.066.67%
Other crime32.88200.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Public order20.36-33.33%
Robbery10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-66.67%

In August 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 behaviour157.1936.36%
Violence and sexual offences112.70-50.00%
Burglary31.98-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Public order30.540.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.8922.22%
Anti-social behaviour113.9622.22%
Burglary51.98400.00%
Vehicle crime50.90150.00%
Other theft30.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5450.00%
Public order30.54-25.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.0138.46%
Anti-social behaviour93.24-30.77%
Public order41.62100.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-66.67%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.19160.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.34-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.0850.00%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Other theft20.36100.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.57-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour52.70-16.67%
Public order40.90300.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.39-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour62.8820.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-62.50%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-80.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.55-24.00%
Vehicle crime83.42-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour51.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9025.00%
Other theft20.90-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.9719.05%
Anti-social behaviour104.5025.00%
Vehicle crime91.80200.00%
Public order51.62150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9033.33%
Other theft40.72-20.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.81110.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.78-27.27%
Other theft51.4425.00%
Burglary40.90300.00%
Vehicle crime30.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5450.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Public order20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.75-38.89%
Violence and sexual offences101.98-16.67%
Other theft41.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour187.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.240.00%
Burglary42.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202411
June 20249
May 202413
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 202311
October 202318

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202422
June 202418
May 202413
April 202415
March 202416
February 202419
January 202425
December 202321
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20248
January 20249
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 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
January 20241
December 20231

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
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Foxhouse Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Witton Parade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Irene Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Higher Witton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Murdock Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hawkeshead Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Saunders Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Crompton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Holden Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clyde Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Crosshill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Livingstone Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. French Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Rolleston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Mark'S Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Hawkshead Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Thompson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. West View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Apple Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Garden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ribblesdale Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Rawstorne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gisburn Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Belle Vue Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. St Barnabas Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1