KNOTT STREET, BB3 2RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 2RN

KNOTT STREET, BB3 2RN, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.22 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2RN 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 2RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 2RN, encompassing approximately 4193 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB3 2RN area, explore the BB3 2RN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)

BB3 2RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 11
  • Green Street East with total crimes: 8
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 7

KNOTT STREET, BB3 2RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour187.87-30.77%
Public order134.29550.00%
Other theft73.10250.00%
Shoplifting51.670.00%
Burglary51.1925.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-33.33%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.48100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2615.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.20-71.79%
Shoplifting52.6225.00%
Burglary41.1933.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.95100.00%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%
Theft from the person30.720.00%
Other theft20.72-50.00%
Public order20.48-60.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.24-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3921.94-4.88%
Anti-social behaviour269.3018.18%
Public order56.20-16.67%
Shoplifting41.19-20.00%
Other theft40.9533.33%
Other crime40.95-20.00%
Burglary30.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4121.70-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour229.780.00%
Public order65.25-14.29%
Shoplifting51.43150.00%
Other crime51.190.00%
Vehicle crime41.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-40.00%
Other theft30.72-25.00%
Burglary20.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4220.5140.00%
Anti-social behaviour2210.0129.41%
Public order75.2575.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.670.00%
Other theft41.19100.00%
Burglary20.95-33.33%
Shoplifting20.48-80.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.5511.11%
Anti-social behaviour177.15-10.53%
Shoplifting104.05400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.38-16.67%
Public order41.19-50.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.7250.00%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.21-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour196.4446.15%
Public order84.53166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.9120.00%
Shoplifting21.43-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-75.00%
Drugs20.48-33.33%
Other theft10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.0331.82%
Anti-social behaviour136.920.00%
Shoplifting103.10233.33%
Other crime92.38200.00%
Vehicle crime82.15300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9166.67%
Drugs31.19200.00%
Public order30.72200.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.88-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour135.25-7.14%
Other theft33.10-50.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Shoplifting30.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7250.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.9823.08%
Anti-social behaviour147.63-39.13%
Other theft63.34-14.29%
Shoplifting41.430.00%
Public order30.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Burglary20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Drugs10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.65-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour236.2015.00%
Other theft75.4816.67%
Public order41.670.00%
Shoplifting40.95-60.00%
Drugs30.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-50.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour207.150.00%
Shoplifting104.770.00%
Other theft62.380.00%
Burglary51.430.00%
Drugs41.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 233 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202426
July 202426
June 202422
May 202422
April 202417
March 202419
February 202413
January 202413
December 202314
November 202323
October 202320

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202411
July 202439
June 202441
May 202442
April 202430
March 202427
February 202429
January 202422
December 202332
November 202326
October 202330

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
February 202410
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20248
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
April 20241
February 20249
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Green Street East
    Total8
    Public order7
    Other crime1
  • 3. Bridge Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Church Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Railway Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 7. Church Bank Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. London Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 9. Bank Bottom
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Arch Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Hamer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sandon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A666
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. James Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wood Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Sudell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Atlas Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Newton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Powell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. William Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Weavers Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kay Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sarah Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Whalley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Elswick Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Rose Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Cornfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1