PROGRESS STREET, BB3 2DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 2DT

PROGRESS STREET, BB3 2DT, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.76 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2DT 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 2DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 2DT, encompassing approximately 4356 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (59.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)

BB3 2DT 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
  • Railway Road with total crimes: 5

PROGRESS STREET, BB3 2DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.7659.09%
Anti-social behaviour138.038.33%
Public order102.98400.00%
Burglary32.30200.00%
Other theft30.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6950.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.33-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour125.05-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.750.00%
Other theft20.46-33.33%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.92-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour206.2025.00%
Other theft34.59-25.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Other crime30.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.927.41%
Anti-social behaviour166.666.67%
Other crime63.670.00%
Other theft41.38100.00%
Public order30.92-25.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-60.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.3135.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.44150.00%
Public order41.1533.33%
Burglary20.920.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.02-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour104.59-9.09%
Possession of weapons32.30200.00%
Public order30.6950.00%
Vehicle crime30.6950.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-60.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%

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 offences2311.02-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour115.2822.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.52-28.57%
Drugs21.15100.00%
Public order20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.7714.81%
Anti-social behaviour97.12-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.0775.00%
Other crime71.61600.00%
Burglary11.61-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.9435.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.2037.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.5233.33%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.64-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour84.59-63.64%
Other theft41.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2212.6269.23%
Violence and sexual offences225.05-8.33%
Public order35.050.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Robbery20.460.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.94-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour135.5144.44%
Burglary62.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-33.33%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.970.00%
Vehicle crime62.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.380.00%
Drugs21.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202422
July 202427
June 202429
May 202427
April 202420
March 202423
February 202431
January 202427
December 202320
November 202322
October 202324
September 202326

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202420
June 202416
May 202415
April 202410
March 202411
February 20249
January 202411
December 20238
November 202322
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
March 20241
February 20247
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20232

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 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 20233
September 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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
September 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 2DT 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. Railway Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 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. Hamer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Norfolk Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Progress Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Astbury Chase
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Sandon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Highfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Chancel Way
    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. Atlas Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Tower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hannah Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Starkie Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Alpha Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Milton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Marsh House Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Highfield Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Kay Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sarah Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Whalley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Elswick Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1