HIGHFIELD MEWS, BB3 2DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 2DG

HIGHFIELD MEWS, BB3 2DG, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.86 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2DG 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 2DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 2DG, encompassing approximately 3372 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-41.94% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB3 2DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Bank Street with total crimes: 6
  • Cross Barn Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Green Street East with total crimes: 2

HIGHFIELD MEWS, BB3 2DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.86-41.94%
Anti-social behaviour135.34-18.75%
Other theft33.860.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.87-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour169.196.67%
Other crime44.7433.33%
Vehicle crime41.19300.00%
Other theft31.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8950.00%
Public order20.89-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.0928.00%
Anti-social behaviour159.490.00%
Public order34.45-25.00%
Other crime30.890.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-50.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.6138.89%
Anti-social behaviour157.41114.29%
Public order44.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.190.00%
Other theft31.1950.00%
Shoplifting20.89100.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.57-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour75.34-46.15%
Possession of weapons32.08200.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.42-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour137.7130.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.86-20.00%
Drugs21.19-33.33%
Public order20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.2042.86%
Anti-social behaviour108.9042.86%
Other crime72.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.08150.00%
Drugs31.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.9710.53%
Anti-social behaviour76.2375.00%
Vehicle crime22.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.97-9.52%
Other theft65.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.78-73.33%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.16-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour156.23150.00%
Public order34.450.00%
Robbery20.890.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.644.35%
Anti-social behaviour67.120.00%
Burglary51.78150.00%
Other theft41.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19-33.33%
Drugs11.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.780.00%
Vehicle crime31.780.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202416
June 202415
May 202415
April 20247
March 202413
February 202410
January 20247
December 20234
November 202315
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20236
October 20234
September 20232

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 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202431
June 202432
May 202425
April 202418
March 202426
February 202430
January 202421
December 202319
November 202321
October 202324
September 202323

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
March 20241
February 20247
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Church Bank Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cross Barn Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Green Street East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Pine Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ellison Fold Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Cambridge Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Entwistle Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Sough Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Carr Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hilton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Gadfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Starkie Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St John'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Turncroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Garnett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Edmund Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Hodgson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Progress Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Begonia Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Highfield Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Lily Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Sudell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Joseph Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1