BB3 2GX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 2GX

BB3 2GX, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.56 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2GX 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 2GX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 2GX, encompassing approximately 2192 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB3 2GX 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
  • Balmoral Gardens with total crimes: 1

BB3 2GX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.19-33.33%
Other theft10.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-80.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.47400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.2850.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.38300.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.65100.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary43.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.91-88.89%
Public order10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.12800.00%
Other theft34.10200.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.650.00%
Burglary20.91-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-66.67%
Public order10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary68.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.7466.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.28-80.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.31150.00%
Burglary36.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3750.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.93500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.74-50.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 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 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 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
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20249
February 20241
January 20243
December 202315
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20248
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB3 2GX 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. Balmoral Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Dewhurst Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lapwing Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Spring Vale Garden Village
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Tunnel Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Melbourne Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1