BB3 2EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 2EZ

BB3 2EZ, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.56 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2EZ 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 2EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 2EZ, encompassing approximately 2414 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BB3 2EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bentley Street with total crimes: 2
  • Hampden Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Maria Street with total crimes: 2

BB3 2EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.56200.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.140.00%
Other theft21.66100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.83-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-83.33%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.48300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.1466.67%
Vehicle crime32.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-85.71%
Other theft10.410.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.8040.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.900.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.210.00%
Burglary42.0733.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.66-70.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.7066.67%
Other theft34.140.00%
Burglary31.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.3850.00%
Burglary22.48-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.53100.00%
Burglary62.48100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.48-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.42128.57%
Burglary36.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2450.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.6375.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.90-60.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 202410
February 20246
January 20244
December 202316
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20247
April 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bentley Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hampden Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Maria Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Balmoral Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Dewhurst Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Spring Vale Garden Village
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Tunnel Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Melbourne Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1