WOODSIDE BANK, BB3 1LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 1LJ

WOODSIDE BANK, BB3 1LJ, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.97 per 1,000 population. This BB3 1LJ 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 1LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 1LJ, encompassing approximately 1590 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB3 1LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bank Bottom with total crimes: 4
  • Arch Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

WOODSIDE BANK, BB3 1LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.66-40.00%
Burglary43.77100.00%
Other theft32.510.00%
Public order21.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-50.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1018.8666.67%
Vehicle crime66.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.77-45.45%
Burglary23.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Theft from the person11.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Shoplifting10.63-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.91-33.33%
Shoplifting33.7750.00%
Public order21.890.00%
Burglary21.26100.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Drugs11.260.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1122.63450.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.91-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour96.91-10.00%
Public order25.66100.00%
Shoplifting21.260.00%
Burglary11.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.1140.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.80150.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.29200.00%
Vehicle crime21.890.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.29-33.33%
Public order22.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-80.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.77400.00%
Shoplifting13.14-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.63-87.50%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime813.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.03-61.54%
Shoplifting33.1450.00%
Other crime11.890.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.5718.18%
Anti-social behaviour48.17-20.00%
Shoplifting22.510.00%
Burglary11.260.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1115.0983.33%
Anti-social behaviour56.910.00%
Vehicle crime23.14100.00%
Other theft21.26-50.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.46-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour53.77-37.50%
Other theft43.14300.00%
Drugs32.510.00%
Shoplifting21.89-60.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1321.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.170.00%
Shoplifting55.030.00%
Drugs33.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.890.00%
Possession of weapons11.260.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20246
June 20249
May 202410
April 20244
March 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202411
June 202411
May 202414
April 202410
March 202410
February 20245
January 202413
December 202311
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 202411
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20248
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 1LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bank Bottom
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Arch Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Hindle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. A666
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. James Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wood Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Crewdson Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harwood Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Melrose Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. William Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Weavers Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Higher Lawrence Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Britten Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1