EQUITY STREET, BB3 2RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 2RX

EQUITY STREET, BB3 2RX, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.29 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2RX 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 2RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 2RX, encompassing approximately 2316 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BB3 2RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 7
  • Church Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Church Bank Street with total crimes: 5

EQUITY STREET, BB3 2RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.29157.14%
Anti-social behaviour157.7715.38%
Possession of weapons36.48200.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Other theft20.86-33.33%
Public order20.86100.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.818.33%
Violence and sexual offences75.61-66.67%
Other theft33.0250.00%
Vehicle crime31.30200.00%
Burglary21.30100.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.2931.25%
Anti-social behaviour129.079.09%
Other crime35.18200.00%
Shoplifting31.30200.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Public order20.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-83.33%
Burglary10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.13-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour116.91-15.38%
Vehicle crime64.750.00%
Public order32.590.00%
Other theft21.30-33.33%
Burglary10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.0075.00%
Anti-social behaviour139.07225.00%
Public order35.610.00%
Other theft31.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1212.52-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour45.18-63.64%
Public order31.7350.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Drugs10.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.976.25%
Anti-social behaviour117.3457.14%
Shoplifting34.75-40.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.0260.00%
Vehicle crime116.911000.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.7516.67%
Shoplifting53.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.16200.00%
Other crime31.300.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Burglary10.86-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1011.22-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour64.32-14.29%
Shoplifting52.59150.00%
Burglary22.16100.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.41120.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.50-36.36%
Other theft43.02100.00%
Shoplifting21.730.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.3857.14%
Violence and sexual offences104.75-37.50%
Drugs34.3250.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Other theft20.86-33.33%
Shoplifting20.86-60.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1618.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.910.00%
Shoplifting53.020.00%
Other theft32.160.00%
Possession of weapons31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202412
June 202411
May 202413
April 20244
March 202411
February 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
July 202421
June 202416
May 202421
April 202412
March 202417
February 202416
January 202410
December 202322
November 202310
October 202316

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

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
April 20243
February 202411
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20243
November 20231

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 2RX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bridge Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Church Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Church Bank Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bank Bottom
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Arch Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Radfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hamer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Arlington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Spring Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Weavers Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Limes Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Radfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Shorrock Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clement Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Hannah Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1