BB3 2LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 2LD

BB3 2LD, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.32 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2LD 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 2LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 2LD, encompassing approximately 2322 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB3 2LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackpool Street with total crimes: 4
  • Chestnut Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Maria Street with total crimes: 2

BB3 2LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.32700.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.44-25.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.44-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences11.72-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.61125.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.72-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.29-33.33%
Public order10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.6066.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.15-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.720.00%
Other theft11.290.00%

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 behaviour74.30133.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.0150.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.87200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.29-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4612.50%
Public order23.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.44-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.580.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.46166.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.44-63.64%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.32175.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.72-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.86-50.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.610.00%
Vehicle crime42.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.720.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20249
February 20248
January 20244
December 202311
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246
January 20248
December 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blackpool Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Chestnut Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Maria Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Whitehall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Park Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Springthorpe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Balmoral Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lark Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Key View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Dewhurst Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Melbourne Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1