BUFF STREET, BB3 2RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 2RY

BUFF STREET, BB3 2RY, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.46 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2RY 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 2RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 2RY, encompassing approximately 2147 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)

BB3 2RY 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

BUFF STREET, BB3 2RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2034.46122.22%
Anti-social behaviour209.3117.65%
Public order109.31400.00%
Other theft54.6666.67%
Shoplifting52.3325.00%
Burglary32.330.00%
Possession of weapons31.4050.00%
Vehicle crime21.40-33.33%
Other crime20.930.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1722.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.92-62.50%
Shoplifting44.190.00%
Burglary31.860.00%
Other theft31.4050.00%
Vehicle crime31.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Theft from the person20.930.00%
Public order20.93-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.93100.00%
Robbery10.930.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2428.419.09%
Anti-social behaviour1711.180.00%
Shoplifting47.9233.33%
Burglary31.8650.00%
Public order31.40-40.00%
Other crime31.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-87.50%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2227.48-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour1710.25-5.56%
Vehicle crime87.92300.00%
Public order53.730.00%
Shoplifting32.33200.00%
Burglary21.40100.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2828.4186.67%
Anti-social behaviour1813.04125.00%
Public order58.3866.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.3350.00%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-33.33%
Shoplifting10.93-90.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.820.00%
Shoplifting106.99150.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.66-42.86%
Public order33.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-50.00%
Robbery20.930.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.49-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour146.9975.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.5233.33%
Public order41.86100.00%
Shoplifting41.86-66.67%
Drugs21.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1932.6011.76%
Shoplifting128.85100.00%
Vehicle crime125.591100.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.59-20.00%
Other crime73.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.26200.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.70-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour107.9242.86%
Shoplifting64.6650.00%
Burglary22.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.5691.67%
Anti-social behaviour710.71-50.00%
Shoplifting43.260.00%
Other theft41.8633.33%
Public order21.860.00%
Burglary20.930.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1418.6355.56%
Violence and sexual offences126.52-25.00%
Shoplifting45.59-60.00%
Other theft31.860.00%
Drugs31.400.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.22-15.79%
Shoplifting107.4542.86%
Anti-social behaviour94.66-43.75%
Drugs34.19200.00%
Burglary31.40200.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Possession of weapons31.4050.00%
Vehicle crime21.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.850.00%
Shoplifting77.450.00%
Other theft33.260.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20249
July 202424
June 202422
May 202428
April 202415
March 202415
February 202419
January 202417
December 202323
November 202312
October 202316
September 202319

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
July 202417
June 202417
May 202418
April 20248
March 202414
February 20248
January 202410
December 20237
November 202314
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 202410
March 20244
February 202412
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
February 202412
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20247
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 2RY 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. Church Bank Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bank Bottom
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Arch Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Radfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hamer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. A666
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. James Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wood Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Granville Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Arlington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Spring Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. William Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Weavers Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Limes Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Radfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Shorrock Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Clement Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1