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 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.25 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB3 postcode area, which has experienced 283 crimes and a crime rate of 8.22 per 1,000 population (August 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.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB3 2BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Barn Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Pine Street with total crimes: 2

STARKIE STREET, BB3 2BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences2012.3342.86%
Anti-social behaviour56.85150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.710.00%
Burglary31.370.00%
Other theft31.03200.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.800.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202419
June 202417
May 202414
April 202410
March 202413
February 202419
January 202410
December 20237
November 202312
October 202320
September 202314

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
September 20232

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Cross Barn Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Pine Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Radfield Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Sough Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Carr Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hilton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Gadfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Starkie Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St John'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Turncroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Garnett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Edmund Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hodgson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Progress Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Begonia Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Highfield Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Lily Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Sudell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Joseph Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1