STARKIE STREET, BB3 2BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 2BU

STARKIE STREET, BB3 2BU, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.39 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2BU 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 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 2BU, encompassing approximately 2918 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BB3 2BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Melita Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

STARKIE STREET, BB3 2BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.3953.85%
Anti-social behaviour96.8512.50%
Other theft33.0850.00%
Possession of weapons21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences139.25-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour84.4514.29%
Other theft22.74100.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.3611.76%
Anti-social behaviour76.51-41.67%
Other crime42.4033.33%
Vehicle crime41.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.0521.43%
Anti-social behaviour125.82100.00%
Other crime34.110.00%
Other theft31.03200.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.2840.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.060.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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 offences108.22-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour43.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.37200.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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 offences139.25-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour64.4520.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.060.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1911.9990.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.510.00%
Other crime41.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37300.00%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In January 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 offences107.5442.86%
Anti-social behaviour53.4325.00%
Possession of weapons21.710.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In December 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 offences74.80-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.40-20.00%
Other theft11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.54-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.110.00%
Public order31.710.00%
Robbery21.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.710.00%
Burglary31.370.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
July 202419
June 202417
May 202414
April 202410
March 202413
February 202419
January 202410
December 20237
November 202312
October 202320

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
March 20241
February 20244

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 2BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Church Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Melita Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Radfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hamer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Norfolk Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Progress Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Spring Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Highfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Nave Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Begonia Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sudell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Tower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hannah Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Starkie Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Alpha Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Highfield Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1