BB3 2BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 2BT

BB3 2BT, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.26 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2BT 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 2BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 2BT, encompassing approximately 3024 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB3 2BT Crime Hotspots

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

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

BB3 2BT 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 offences149.2627.27%
Anti-social behaviour74.63250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.6210.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-75.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.280.00%
Vehicle crime43.31300.00%
Drugs21.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-75.00%

In June 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 offences105.9525.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.32-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.65500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.980.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Possession of weapons10.66-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.62-11.11%
Possession of weapons22.650.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.62-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour22.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.30-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.61550.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.30400.00%
Vehicle crime31.65-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime95.950.00%
Other theft32.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.99-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-75.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.310.00%
Robbery21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.62-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.31-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.32-50.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences107.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.310.00%
Vehicle crime41.650.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248
April 20248
March 20249
February 202413
January 202413
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20239
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 2BT postcode area is presented below.

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