BB3 2FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 2FB

BB3 2FB, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.28 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2FB 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 2FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 2FB, encompassing approximately 3194 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

BB3 2FB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 7
  • Church Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Church Bank Street with total crimes: 5

BB3 2FB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.2878.57%
Anti-social behaviour127.83-7.69%
Other theft33.76-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.94200.00%
Public order30.9450.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.90-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour134.3818.18%
Other theft44.07300.00%
Public order21.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Robbery10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.843.45%
Anti-social behaviour119.39-31.25%
Vehicle crime53.4466.67%
Other crime41.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.25200.00%
Other theft10.94-66.67%
Public order10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

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 offences2917.8411.54%
Anti-social behaviour169.0845.45%
Vehicle crime35.010.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Other crime20.94100.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.9773.33%
Anti-social behaviour118.14120.00%
Public order33.4450.00%
Other theft30.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.96-42.31%
Anti-social behaviour54.70-54.55%
Vehicle crime41.57300.00%
Possession of weapons31.25200.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.034.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.1410.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.44-40.00%
Drugs20.94-33.33%
Public order20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.2292.31%
Anti-social behaviour107.8342.86%
Criminal damage and arson53.13400.00%
Other crime41.570.00%
Vehicle crime41.25100.00%
Drugs31.250.00%
Burglary10.94-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.77-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour74.0740.00%
Vehicle crime22.190.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Other theft10.31-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.0813.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.32-54.55%
Other theft41.570.00%
Shoplifting21.250.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.70-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour114.7083.33%
Public order33.440.00%
Robbery20.940.00%

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 offences2413.464.35%
Anti-social behaviour67.51-14.29%
Other theft41.8833.33%
Possession of weapons21.25100.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Drugs10.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.190.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202411
June 202416
May 202411
April 20245
March 202411
February 202410
January 20247
December 20235
November 202311
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202414
July 202430
June 202429
May 202426
April 202415
March 202426
February 202425
January 202413
December 202317
November 202315
October 202324
September 202323

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 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
September 20232

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233

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 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
February 20244
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bridge Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Radfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hamer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Progress Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Spring Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Highfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Begonia Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sudell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Shorrock Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Clement Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Highfield Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1