BLACKBURN ROAD, BB3 1QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 1QJ

BLACKBURN ROAD, BB3 1QJ, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.94 per 1,000 population. This BB3 1QJ 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 1QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 1QJ, encompassing approximately 4026 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BB3 1QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Pitville Street with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

BLACKBURN ROAD, BB3 1QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.9455.56%
Anti-social behaviour73.48-22.22%
Burglary31.74200.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-81.82%
Other theft20.500.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Shoplifting10.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime119.93450.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.7328.57%
Violence and sexual offences92.24-30.77%
Possession of weapons32.24200.00%
Shoplifting30.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.45-53.57%
Anti-social behaviour73.23-12.50%
Burglary21.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-75.00%
Other crime20.50-50.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.65180.00%
Vehicle crime86.95300.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.99-11.11%
Other crime41.99100.00%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Shoplifting30.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Public order20.750.00%

In May 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 offences107.70-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour92.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2450.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-60.00%
Shoplifting10.50-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.44-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour93.2312.50%
Vehicle crime52.2425.00%
Shoplifting41.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In March 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 offences1911.4390.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.72-38.46%
Other theft41.99100.00%
Vehicle crime40.99-63.64%
Possession of weapons30.990.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.9344.44%
Vehicle crime113.23450.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.73-52.38%
Public order32.48200.00%
Other theft20.75-60.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.9390.91%
Anti-social behaviour95.2228.57%
Other theft52.24150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2433.33%
Vehicle crime20.99-33.33%
Public order10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.70-54.17%
Anti-social behaviour72.73-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson31.7450.00%
Burglary30.7550.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-25.00%
Other theft20.75-50.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.9612.50%
Vehicle crime42.24100.00%
Other theft40.9933.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences2411.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.960.00%
Other theft31.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202413
June 202428
May 202410
April 202413
March 202419
February 202410
January 202421
December 202311
November 202324
October 202324

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 202411
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20249
April 20249
March 20248
February 202413
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
October 20231

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 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 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 1QJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Pitville Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dorset Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clarence Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hindle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crewdson Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Higher Clarence Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Gillibrand Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Percival Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Heyfold Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Broughton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bridge View Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Lloyd Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Lorne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Melrose Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Frances Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Higher Lawrence Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Britten Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1