HIGHFIELD STREET, BB3 2DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 2DD

HIGHFIELD STREET, BB3 2DD, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.43 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2DD 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 2DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 2DD, encompassing approximately 3230 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (81.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)

BB3 2DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Street East with total crimes: 8
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 7
  • Church Terrace with total crimes: 6

HIGHFIELD STREET, BB3 2DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.4381.25%
Anti-social behaviour148.987.69%
Public order94.33800.00%
Other theft32.790.00%
Possession of weapons30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.07-44.83%
Anti-social behaviour134.95-13.33%
Other theft34.020.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.50-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour158.98-11.76%
Other crime44.6433.33%
Vehicle crime41.24100.00%
Other theft31.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93200.00%
Public order20.93-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour179.9030.77%
Public order35.26-25.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.4385.71%
Criminal damage and arson54.020.00%
Public order41.55100.00%
Other theft31.2450.00%
Shoplifting20.93100.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.95-46.15%
Possession of weapons32.17200.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.48-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour137.4330.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.02-20.00%
Drugs21.24-33.33%
Public order20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.3347.37%
Anti-social behaviour108.6742.86%
Other crime83.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.48150.00%
Drugs31.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%

In January 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 offences1910.5218.75%
Anti-social behaviour75.8816.67%
Vehicle crime22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.90-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour64.95-50.00%
Other theft51.860.00%
Shoplifting21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.76-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour126.5071.43%
Public order33.710.00%
Robbery20.930.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.050.00%
Burglary52.170.00%
Other theft41.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.240.00%
Possession of weapons21.240.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202415
June 202417
May 202413
April 20247
March 202413
February 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202416
July 202429
June 202432
May 202424
April 202416
March 202424
February 202428
January 202419
December 202316
November 202321
October 202326

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
March 20241
February 20248

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20235
October 20234

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232

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 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Green Street East
    Total8
    Public order7
    Other crime1
  • 2. Bridge Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Church Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Church Bank Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Melita Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Radfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hamer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Norfolk Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Progress Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Spring Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Highfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Nave Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Begonia Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sudell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Tower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hannah Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Starkie Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Alpha Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Highfield Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Kay Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Whalley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Elswick Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1