BB3 2FS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 2FS

BB3 2FS, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.72 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2FS 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 2FS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 2FS, encompassing approximately 2273 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB3 2FS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Melita Street with total crimes: 4
  • Bentley Street with total crimes: 2
  • Hampden Avenue with total crimes: 2

BB3 2FS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.72-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour41.7633.33%
Public order21.760.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.9650.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.92-10.00%
Vehicle crime53.96400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.20-60.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.92233.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.4066.67%
Other theft22.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Burglary20.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.32-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.88-83.33%
Public order10.880.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.28150.00%
Burglary32.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.16100.00%
Burglary23.52-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary69.24200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.32-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.1233.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.52400.00%
Burglary22.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Shoplifting20.88100.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences66.16100.00%
Burglary22.640.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.32-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.32100.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.960.00%
Other theft31.760.00%
Other crime11.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20249
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242
March 202412
February 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Melita Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bentley Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hampden Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Melbourne Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Tower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Starkie Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Alpha Street
    Total1
    Other theft1