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

Overview of Crime in BB3 0JW

BIRCH HALL AVENUE, BB3 0JW, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.81 per 1,000 population. This BB3 0JW 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 0JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 0JW, encompassing approximately 2268 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: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

BB3 0JW 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 0JW 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3523.81133.33%
Anti-social behaviour815.43-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson63.53500.00%
Burglary22.65100.00%
Shoplifting10.88-50.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%
Drugs10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.52-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour136.6130.00%
Vehicle crime35.7350.00%
Public order31.3250.00%
Possession of weapons21.320.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Other theft10.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.7217.39%
Anti-social behaviour1011.90-33.33%
Other theft24.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.8115.00%
Anti-social behaviour1510.14-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson76.6116.67%
Shoplifting23.09100.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.1642.86%
Anti-social behaviour188.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.94100.00%
Shoplifting12.65-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.170.00%
Shoplifting45.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.76-70.00%
Robbery11.320.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Public order10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson105.29900.00%
Public order34.41-25.00%
Other theft31.32-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1821.1680.00%
Violence and sexual offences147.947.69%
Public order46.17100.00%
Other theft41.76100.00%
Other crime21.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

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 offences1314.11-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour105.730.00%
Vehicle crime24.410.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.55-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour106.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.41300.00%
Public order21.76100.00%
Other theft10.88-75.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.11-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.940.00%
Other theft42.20300.00%
Burglary11.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.820.00%
Vehicle crime22.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 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 202423
May 202420
April 202414
March 202414
February 202414
January 202413
December 202314
November 202318
October 202320

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202410
June 202415
May 202418
April 202412
March 202412
February 202418
January 202410
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 202410
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20242
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB3 0JW 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. St Bedes Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Evelyn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Blackburn Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Monton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Mostyn Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Ribble Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1