HIGHFIELD ROAD, BB3 2DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 2DN

HIGHFIELD ROAD, BB3 2DN, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.51 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2DN 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 2DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 2DN, encompassing approximately 4125 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

BB3 2DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Street East with total crimes: 8
  • Church Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Church Bank Street with total crimes: 5

HIGHFIELD ROAD, BB3 2DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.279.09%
Public order92.91350.00%
Other theft32.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7350.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.18-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour114.85-35.29%
Vehicle crime22.67-50.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Public order20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.03-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour176.3021.43%
Vehicle crime44.12300.00%
Other theft30.97-25.00%
Other crime30.73-25.00%
Public order20.73-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.0315.38%
Anti-social behaviour147.27-6.67%
Other crime43.390.00%
Other theft40.97100.00%
Public order30.97-25.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-50.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.5744.44%
Anti-social behaviour156.3066.67%
Public order43.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.97300.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.67-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour94.36-18.18%
Possession of weapons32.18200.00%
Public order30.7350.00%
Vehicle crime30.7350.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.39-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour115.5837.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.67-33.33%
Drugs20.97100.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.3316.67%
Anti-social behaviour86.790.00%
Other crime71.94600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.70200.00%
Burglary11.45-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.82100.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.24-20.00%
Other theft43.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.97-78.95%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.88-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour194.8572.73%
Public order34.610.00%
Other theft20.73-50.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.820.00%
Burglary62.670.00%
Other theft41.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202417
June 202414
May 202415
April 20249
March 202411
February 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 202319
October 202311

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202420
July 202426
June 202430
May 202426
April 202418
March 202423
February 202428
January 202424
December 202316
November 202320
October 202324

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
March 20241
February 20247
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20236

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

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

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Green Street East
    Total8
    Public order7
    Other crime1
  • 2. Church Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Church Bank Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Melita Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Astbury Chase
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Highfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Chancel Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Nave Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Begonia Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sudell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Atlas Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Tower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hannah Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Starkie Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Alpha Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Milton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Marsh House Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Highfield Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Kay Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sarah Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Whalley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Elswick Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Gifford Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Rose Street
    Total1
    Public order1