FOUNTAIN STREET, BB3 2NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 2NL

FOUNTAIN STREET, BB3 2NL, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.28 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2NL 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 2NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 2NL, encompassing approximately 2093 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB3 2NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 7
  • Bank Bottom with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

FOUNTAIN STREET, BB3 2NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1315.2862.50%
Violence and sexual offences106.21100.00%
Possession of weapons24.78100.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Other theft10.96-66.67%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.5114.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.82-68.75%
Other theft32.390.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.3345.45%
Anti-social behaviour77.64-22.22%
Other crime33.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-75.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.37-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour95.25-25.00%
Vehicle crime44.300.00%
Burglary11.910.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.24250.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.69500.00%
Other theft25.730.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences45.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.91-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Shoplifting10.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.6014.29%
Anti-social behaviour73.8240.00%
Shoplifting23.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime814.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.8240.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.3466.67%
Drugs22.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.96-33.33%
Burglary10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.69-68.75%
Shoplifting32.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-50.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.42128.57%
Anti-social behaviour67.6450.00%
Other theft22.87100.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.340.00%
Drugs31.910.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Other theft10.96-66.67%
Other crime10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.690.00%
Other theft31.910.00%
Possession of weapons21.430.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20247
June 20249
May 202412
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 202416
June 202411
May 202414
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 202316
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
February 20248
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 2NL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bridge Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bank Bottom
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Radfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hamer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Granville Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Arlington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Spring Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Limes Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Radfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Shorrock Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Clement Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1