SCHOOL STREET, BB3 1BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 1BE

SCHOOL STREET, BB3 1BE, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.14 per 1,000 population. This BB3 1BE 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 1BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 1BE, encompassing approximately 3461 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-34.62% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)

BB3 1BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 11
  • Green Street East with total crimes: 8
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 7

SCHOOL STREET, BB3 1BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3225.14220.00%
Anti-social behaviour179.25-34.62%
Public order124.91500.00%
Other theft73.47250.00%
Shoplifting52.020.00%
Burglary51.4425.00%
Vehicle crime21.44-33.33%
Other crime20.580.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2617.6223.81%
Violence and sexual offences107.51-70.59%
Shoplifting52.8925.00%
Burglary41.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.16100.00%
Vehicle crime31.16200.00%
Theft from the person30.870.00%
Other theft20.87-50.00%
Public order20.58-60.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.113.03%
Anti-social behaviour219.8210.53%
Public order56.070.00%
Shoplifting41.440.00%
Other theft41.16100.00%
Other crime41.16100.00%
Burglary31.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Drugs10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.67-13.16%
Anti-social behaviour199.53-13.64%
Public order55.49-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.44150.00%
Shoplifting41.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-25.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Other theft20.58-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3823.4065.22%
Anti-social behaviour2210.9837.50%
Public order66.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.73-20.00%
Other theft41.16100.00%
Burglary21.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.58-33.33%
Drugs10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.29-90.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.80-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour166.65-20.00%
Shoplifting104.62150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.890.00%
Burglary31.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Public order30.87-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.87100.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.22-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour207.5166.67%
Public order85.78166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.3166.67%
Shoplifting41.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.16-71.43%
Drugs20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.2517.39%
Anti-social behaviour127.80-14.29%
Shoplifting123.47100.00%
Vehicle crime73.47250.00%
Other crime72.02133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.020.00%
Public order30.87200.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.76-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour146.65-6.67%
Shoplifting64.0450.00%
Other theft31.73-57.14%
Other crime30.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87200.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.4920.83%
Anti-social behaviour158.38-31.82%
Other theft74.330.00%
Shoplifting42.020.00%
Public order31.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-33.33%
Burglary20.580.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.51-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour226.9315.79%
Other theft76.3616.67%
Public order42.020.00%
Shoplifting41.16-60.00%
Drugs31.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2923.40-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour198.38-17.39%
Shoplifting105.4911.11%
Other theft62.8920.00%
Drugs41.7333.33%
Vehicle crime31.1650.00%
Burglary30.87200.00%
Possession of weapons30.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-75.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3527.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour2310.110.00%
Shoplifting96.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.600.00%
Public order62.310.00%
Other theft51.730.00%
Drugs31.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202426
July 202421
June 202419
May 202422
April 202416
March 202420
February 202412
January 202414
December 202315
November 202322
October 202319
September 202323

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202410
July 202434
June 202433
May 202438
April 202423
March 202426
February 202427
January 202423
December 202329
November 202324
October 202329
September 202335

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20236

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 202410
March 20244
February 202412
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Green Street East
    Total8
    Public order7
    Other crime1
  • 3. Bridge Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Church Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Railway Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 7. Church Bank Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. London Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 9. Bank Bottom
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Arch Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Hamer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sandon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A666
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. James Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wood Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Sudell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Atlas Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Newton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Powell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. William Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Weavers Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Clement Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Kay Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sarah Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Whalley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1