BIRCH HALL AVENUE, BB3 0JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 0JF

BIRCH HALL AVENUE, BB3 0JF, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.05 per 1,000 population. This BB3 0JF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB3 postcode area, which has experienced 343 crimes and a crime rate of 9.96 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BB3 0JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 0JF, encompassing approximately 2162 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

BB3 0JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandringham Road with total crimes: 29
  • Hodder Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Mersey Avenue with total crimes: 4

BIRCH HALL AVENUE, BB3 0JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.05133.33%
Anti-social behaviour616.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.77500.00%
Burglary22.77100.00%
Shoplifting10.92-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.04-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour126.9433.33%
Vehicle crime35.5550.00%
Possession of weapons21.390.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Other theft10.92-50.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.2728.57%
Anti-social behaviour912.49-35.71%
Other theft24.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Drugs20.92100.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.595.00%
Anti-social behaviour149.71-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson76.4716.67%
Shoplifting23.24100.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour169.2545.45%
Criminal damage and arson67.40500.00%
Shoplifting12.77-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1114.3422.22%
Violence and sexual offences105.09-16.67%
Shoplifting44.620.00%
Robbery11.850.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-75.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.16300.00%
Public order21.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.92-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour1819.8980.00%
Violence and sexual offences128.32-7.69%
Public order35.5550.00%
Other theft21.39100.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Drugs20.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.34-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour106.0111.11%
Vehicle crime24.620.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-75.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.87-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour96.47125.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.160.00%
Public order21.850.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.95-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour47.860.00%
Other theft41.85300.00%
Burglary11.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.9520.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.32-73.33%
Vehicle crime21.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%
Other theft10.92-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1517.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences156.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.940.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202415
July 202427
June 202421
May 202420
April 202410
March 202412
February 202412
January 202413
December 202314
November 202317
October 202318
September 202315

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20249
June 202414
May 202416
April 202411
March 20249
February 202418
January 202410
December 20239
November 20234
October 20234
September 202315

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB3 0JF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sandringham Road
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences23
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Hodder Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mersey Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Kestrel Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. The Meadows
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Haldane Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hartington Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Falcon Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Blackburn Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Monton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Mostyn Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Ribble Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1