ST LUCIA CLOSE, BB3 0SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 0SJ

ST LUCIA CLOSE, BB3 0SJ, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.32 per 1,000 population. This BB3 0SJ 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 0SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 0SJ, encompassing approximately 1466 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BB3 0SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • M65 with total crimes: 4
  • Tottenham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Winward Close with total crimes: 2

ST LUCIA CLOSE, BB3 0SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.3225.00%
Other theft46.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Shoplifting11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Drugs10.68-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.9114.29%
Anti-social behaviour45.46100.00%
Drugs22.73100.00%
Shoplifting11.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.69-12.50%
Shoplifting34.770.00%
Vehicle crime32.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Public order21.36100.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Possession of weapons11.36-50.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In June 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 offences816.37100.00%
Vehicle crime35.46200.00%
Burglary32.05200.00%
Shoplifting32.0550.00%
Possession of weapons22.05100.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-75.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In May 2024, 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 behaviour410.9133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.7333.33%
Shoplifting22.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%

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 behaviour36.82-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences32.05-66.67%
Vehicle crime22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Burglary10.68-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.05350.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.14166.67%
Burglary35.4650.00%
Public order22.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.36100.00%
Other crime11.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.09200.00%
Other theft32.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05100.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.09-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.36-75.00%
Public order11.360.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.730.00%
Drugs22.050.00%
Shoplifting11.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.09-33.33%
Public order32.73200.00%
Shoplifting22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.090.00%
Other theft14.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
February 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20249
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232

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
May 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
July 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. M65
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Tottenham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Winward Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Fergus Manor
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Empress Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Albert Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Leeward Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Farfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dominica Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Antigua Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sandy Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. B6231
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Cross Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1