DUCKWORTH STREET, BB3 1AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 1AR

DUCKWORTH STREET, BB3 1AR, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.14 per 1,000 population. This BB3 1AR 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 1AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 1AR, encompassing approximately 3919 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB3 1AR area, explore the BB3 1AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BB3 1AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Dorset Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Hindle Street with total crimes: 2

DUCKWORTH STREET, BB3 1AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1437.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.81-50.00%
Burglary31.2850.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-80.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime108.68400.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.5525.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.55-38.46%
Burglary22.04100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.91-45.83%
Anti-social behaviour83.320.00%
Public order22.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-71.43%
Other crime20.51-50.00%
Other theft20.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.120.00%
Vehicle crime72.04250.00%
Other theft41.79300.00%
Other crime41.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.020.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In May 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 offences127.919.09%
Anti-social behaviour83.06-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.04100.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-60.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.65-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.8180.00%
Vehicle crime52.3025.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.6887.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.83-54.55%
Vehicle crime41.28-63.64%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime119.191000.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.8137.50%
Violence and sexual offences82.81-63.64%
Other theft12.04-75.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.46144.44%
Anti-social behaviour85.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0433.33%
Other theft41.02100.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences97.65-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour82.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.040.00%
Burglary30.7750.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-25.00%
Other theft20.77-60.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.23-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour85.36-11.11%
Other theft52.0466.67%
Vehicle crime41.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0250.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.610.00%
Other theft32.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202413
June 202424
May 202412
April 202411
March 202415
February 20248
January 202422
December 20239
November 202321
October 202322

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20242
June 20247
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 202411
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 20248
May 20248
April 20249
March 20245
February 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB3 1AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Dorset Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hindle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crewdson Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Harwood Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Brighton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Avonwood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Prospect Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Davenham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Westminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gillibrand Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Percival Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Heyfold Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Broughton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bridge View Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Lloyd Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Lorne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Melrose Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Frances Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Higher Lawrence Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Britten Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1