EMPRESS STREET, BB3 0QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 0QG

EMPRESS STREET, BB3 0QG, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.98 per 1,000 population. This BB3 0QG 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 0QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 0QG, encompassing approximately 1820 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB3 0QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tottenham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Store Street with total crimes: 2

EMPRESS STREET, BB3 0QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.9814.29%
Vehicle crime34.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.5975.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.8450.00%
Shoplifting11.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.20100.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.98700.00%
Burglary44.39300.00%
Vehicle crime32.20200.00%
Possession of weapons21.650.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.9433.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.200.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.94-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.8950.00%
Vehicle crime33.30200.00%
Burglary31.6550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.65200.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.14100.00%
Other theft32.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.39150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.750.00%
Public order11.10-66.67%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.65-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.0450.00%
Drugs23.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.04-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.20-57.14%
Shoplifting11.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.840.00%
Other theft12.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20243
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tottenham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Store Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Winward Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Empress Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Albert Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Greenfield View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Countess Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Leeward Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Farfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dominica Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Antigua Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sandy Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cross Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1