LIMES AVENUE, BB3 2SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 2SG

LIMES AVENUE, BB3 2SG, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.65 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2SG 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 2SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 2SG, encompassing approximately 1972 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB3 2SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bank Bottom with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Radfield Avenue with total crimes: 3

LIMES AVENUE, BB3 2SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.6566.67%
Violence and sexual offences55.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.53100.00%
Other theft11.01-50.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.1250.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.04-50.00%
Other theft22.530.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences108.11400.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.03-75.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

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 behaviour66.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime43.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.03-81.82%
Other theft11.010.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.17450.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.58300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.06100.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Shoplifting11.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime88.620.00%
Shoplifting24.06-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-66.67%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.58-76.92%
Shoplifting31.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.52-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.63225.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.5933.33%
Burglary12.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences45.58-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour32.03-25.00%
Drugs21.520.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.560.00%
Bicycle theft12.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 20242
May 202411
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 202313
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 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
August 20241
February 20241

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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 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
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
February 20248
October 20231

A total of 4 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
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 2SG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bank Bottom
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    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. Granville Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Arlington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Spring Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Limes Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Radfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Shorrock Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Clement Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1