PRESTON NEW ROAD, BB2 7AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB2 7AA

PRESTON NEW ROAD, BB2 7AA, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.20 per 1,000 population. This BB2 7AA 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 7AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB2 7AA, encompassing approximately 3078 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BB2 7AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brighton Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Clematis Street with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

PRESTON NEW ROAD, BB2 7AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30200.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.95-33.33%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.95-62.50%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.5533.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.60-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.87-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.95150.00%
Vehicle crime11.62-66.67%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.20166.67%
Vehicle crime32.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-66.67%
Burglary10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.950.00%
Other theft10.97-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.90-25.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.65-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8575.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.270.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.30-55.56%
Public order21.300.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.92-69.23%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.07-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences94.22200.00%
Public order52.92150.00%
Other theft21.62100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.170.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 202313
September 202319

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB2 7AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brighton Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Clematis Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. New Bank Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Azalea Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Higher Bank Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. White Road
    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