BOLTON ROAD, BB3 2PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 2PG

BOLTON ROAD, BB3 2PG, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.64 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2PG 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 2PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 2PG, encompassing approximately 2725 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BB3 2PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Melita Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Radfield Avenue with total crimes: 3

BOLTON ROAD, BB3 2PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.6471.43%
Anti-social behaviour84.4060.00%
Other theft22.94-33.33%
Public order20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5725.00%
Other theft31.830.00%
Vehicle crime11.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences148.4475.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.47-60.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.54-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.94-11.11%
Vehicle crime52.940.00%
Other theft31.83200.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.17233.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.67200.00%
Burglary23.300.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.47-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.14-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.94100.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.07233.33%
Vehicle crime73.67600.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.30-70.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.7125.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.67500.00%
Shoplifting22.20100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.40-20.00%
Robbery22.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-75.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.670.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20249
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202414
June 20248
May 202410
April 20243
March 20248
February 202410
January 20243
December 202310
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
April 20244
February 20247
January 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20232

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 2PG postcode area is presented below.

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