MELITA STREET, BB3 2DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 2DA

MELITA STREET, BB3 2DA, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.98 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2DA 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 2DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 2DA, encompassing approximately 2804 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB3 2DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Melita Street with total crimes: 4
  • Radfield Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Hamer Street with total crimes: 3

MELITA STREET, BB3 2DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.9825.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.3514.29%
Vehicle crime22.85100.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.2840.00%
Other theft22.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In July 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 offences1612.12-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour55.71-58.33%
Other crime41.7833.33%
Vehicle crime41.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

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 offences1714.6230.77%
Anti-social behaviour126.06140.00%
Other crime34.280.00%
Other theft31.07200.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In May 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 offences139.2762.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.780.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.13-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour32.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Robbery20.710.00%

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 offences138.91-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour64.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.140.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.34166.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.71-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.43200.00%
Other crime31.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1425.00%
Possession of weapons21.780.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.28-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.14-20.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In November 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 offences107.13-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour53.570.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Robbery21.070.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.780.00%
Burglary31.430.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

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
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202416
June 202417
May 202413
April 20248
March 202413
February 202416
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310
October 202317

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 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
February 20243

A total of 4 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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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 2DA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Melita Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Radfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Hamer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Progress Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Spring Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Highfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Begonia Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sudell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Highfield Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1