BB3 2PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 2PD

BB3 2PD, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.81 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2PD 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 2PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 2PD, encompassing approximately 2530 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BB3 2PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 7
  • Church Bank Street with total crimes: 5
  • Melita Street with total crimes: 4

BB3 2PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.81171.43%
Anti-social behaviour127.5133.33%
Public order34.74200.00%
Possession of weapons21.19100.00%
Other theft10.79-66.67%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.48-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.56-65.00%
Other theft32.77200.00%
Robbery11.190.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.81-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour107.900.00%
Other crime33.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-50.00%
Other theft10.79-66.67%
Public order10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.9916.67%
Anti-social behaviour108.30-28.57%
Vehicle crime43.950.00%
Other theft31.5850.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.11600.00%
Public order35.53200.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.48-55.00%
Vehicle crime43.560.00%
Possession of weapons31.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-80.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.0217.65%
Anti-social behaviour107.9025.00%
Drugs23.950.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.39142.86%
Anti-social behaviour86.72166.67%
Vehicle crime73.16250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.77200.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.79-33.33%
Burglary10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.51-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.77-40.00%
Shoplifting31.1950.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-75.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1510.6766.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.93-28.57%
Other theft41.98300.00%
Shoplifting21.580.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.69-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.5675.00%
Public order22.770.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Other theft10.79-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.27-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.74-50.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Possession of weapons21.19100.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.930.00%
Other theft33.160.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202410
June 202410
May 202414
April 20242
March 202410
February 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
July 202420
June 202421
May 202418
April 20249
March 202420
February 202417
January 20247
December 202315
November 20239
October 202312
September 202315

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20244
February 20247
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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
September 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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 2PD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bridge Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Church Bank Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Melita Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Radfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hamer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Arlington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Spring Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Highfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Limes Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Radfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Shorrock Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Clement Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Tower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hannah Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1