MELVILLE GARDENS, BB3 2RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 2RA

MELVILLE GARDENS, BB3 2RA, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2RA 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 2RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 2RA, encompassing approximately 2201 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB3 2RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Radfield Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Hamer Street with total crimes: 3
  • Arlington Road with total crimes: 2

MELVILLE GARDENS, BB3 2RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences77.2775.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.1866.67%
Public order12.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.45-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.820.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In July 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 offences75.4575.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.36-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In June 2024, 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 behaviour68.18-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.82-50.00%
Other theft31.82200.00%
Drugs11.360.00%

In May 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 offences88.63300.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.63300.00%
Other theft13.630.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.36-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-50.00%

In March 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 offences55.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.27300.00%
Shoplifting21.820.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime78.18600.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.18400.00%
Shoplifting22.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.54100.00%
Burglary21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.63400.00%
Shoplifting22.27100.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.18-42.86%
Other theft11.82-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.270.00%
Other theft23.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 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
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243
February 20247
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20242

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 2RA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Radfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hamer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Arlington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Spring Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Limes Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Radfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Shorrock Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clement Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Tower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1