BB3 1NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 1NU

BB3 1NU, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.43 per 1,000 population. This BB3 1NU 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 1NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 1NU, encompassing approximately 3631 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

BB3 1NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kestrel Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Pitville Street with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

BB3 1NU 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.7525.00%
Burglary41.38300.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-71.43%
Drugs20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.88250.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.93-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.3833.33%
Possession of weapons31.10200.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.88-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour33.85-62.50%
Burglary20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-66.67%
Other crime20.55-33.33%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.39137.50%
Anti-social behaviour85.23-11.11%
Vehicle crime62.200.00%
Other theft31.65200.00%
Other crime30.83200.00%
Shoplifting20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Public order20.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.0650.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.4833.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.200.00%
Shoplifting10.55-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour67.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.6566.67%
Shoplifting41.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-33.33%
Public order10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-80.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences129.0920.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.30-33.33%
Other theft51.65400.00%
Vehicle crime31.38-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.36-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.75350.00%
Vehicle crime82.48300.00%
Public order32.20200.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Other theft10.55-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.880.00%
Other theft43.30300.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Burglary10.55-75.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.71-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.30100.00%
Burglary41.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.83200.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.5150.00%
Other theft31.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249
April 20246
March 20246
February 20249
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 202414
June 202419
May 20248
April 20246
March 202412
February 202410
January 202412
December 202312
November 202320
October 202315

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20248
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kestrel Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Pitville Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hindle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crewdson Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Owlet Hall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Aysgarth Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Harwood Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Brighton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Avonwood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Prospect Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Davenham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Westminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Falcon Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Gillibrand Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Percival Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Lloyd Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Lorne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Melrose Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1