ST JOHNS AVENUE, BB3 2BR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 2BR

ST JOHNS AVENUE, BB3 2BR, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.10 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2BR 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 2BR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 2BR, encompassing approximately 3465 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB3 2BR area, explore the BB3 2BR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB3 2BR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Melita Street with total crimes: 4
  • Hamer Street with total crimes: 3
  • Norfolk Street with total crimes: 3

ST JOHNS AVENUE, BB3 2BR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.1031.25%
Anti-social behaviour76.0640.00%
Vehicle crime22.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.7914.29%
Anti-social behaviour54.620.00%
Other theft21.44100.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-80.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.94-22.22%
Vehicle crime54.04150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.44-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson21.44100.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.545.88%
Anti-social behaviour115.1937.50%
Vehicle crime23.170.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-75.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.3941.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.310.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.64-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour43.46-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.08-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour63.7520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.730.00%
Vehicle crime21.15100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.376.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.44100.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 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 offences157.2166.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.3366.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.35-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.79-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour94.3380.00%
Robbery22.600.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.440.00%
Other theft31.150.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 202414
June 202418
May 202417
April 202412
March 202413
February 202416
January 202415
December 20239
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 202411
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB3 2BR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Melita Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hamer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Norfolk Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Progress Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Highfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Chancel Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Nave Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Begonia Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sudell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Tower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hannah Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Starkie Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Alpha Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Bisham Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Marsh House Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Highfield Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Kay Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Whalley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Elswick Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1