HIGHER CROFT ROAD, BB3 0QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 0QT

HIGHER CROFT ROAD, BB3 0QT, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 61.44 per 1,000 population. This BB3 0QT 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 0QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 0QT, encompassing approximately 813 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB3 0QT area, explore the BB3 0QT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (283.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

BB3 0QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 13
  • Levens Close with total crimes: 9
  • Norbreck Close with total crimes: 3

HIGHER CROFT ROAD, BB3 0QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2361.44283.33%
Violence and sexual offences1128.26-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson513.5225.00%
Public order46.14100.00%
Other crime44.92300.00%
Other theft14.920.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1335.6485.71%
Anti-social behaviour615.97-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson47.3733.33%
Public order24.920.00%
Other theft12.460.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%
Other crime11.230.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1439.32-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences717.20-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson38.600.00%
Public order23.69100.00%
Vehicle crime22.46-33.33%
Other crime12.460.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2154.07200.00%
Violence and sexual offences825.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.830.00%
Vehicle crime33.69200.00%
Burglary33.69200.00%
Possession of weapons23.690.00%
Other theft12.46-50.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Public order11.23-50.00%
Drugs11.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences829.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.83-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson38.6050.00%
Other theft23.690.00%
Public order22.460.00%
Vehicle crime12.460.00%
Burglary11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour824.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.83-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson29.83100.00%
Robbery12.460.00%
Vehicle crime11.23-50.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences923.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour411.060.00%
Vehicle crime24.92100.00%
Other crime12.460.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-66.67%

In February 2024, 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 offences922.12-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour411.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.920.00%
Robbery13.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1235.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour814.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.8350.00%
Public order33.69-40.00%
Burglary13.690.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.43166.67%
Public order59.83400.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.14100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour720.8916.67%
Violence and sexual offences38.60-75.00%
Burglary23.69-33.33%
Shoplifting12.460.00%
Other theft11.23-50.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Public order11.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1234.4171.43%
Anti-social behaviour614.75-14.29%
Burglary37.370.00%
Other theft23.69-33.33%
Public order22.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.460.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences727.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.600.00%
Public order48.600.00%
Other theft34.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20246
July 202414
June 202421
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
November 20237
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 20249
February 20249
January 202412
December 20238
November 20233
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 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
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Levens Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Norbreck Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Whitehaven Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Holmbrook Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Formby Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Flimby Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Silverdale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Ermine Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Higher Croft Road
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Store Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 13. Newfield Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Empress Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Albert Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Greenfield View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1