BB3 2SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 2SR

BB3 2SR, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.00 per 1,000 population. This BB3 2SR 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 2SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 2SR, encompassing approximately 2400 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB3 2SR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackpool Street with total crimes: 4
  • Chestnut Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Maria Street with total crimes: 2

BB3 2SR 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 Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.00600.00%
Other theft12.920.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.67-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences10.83-66.67%
Other theft10.420.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.25-40.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7566.67%
Vehicle crime32.080.00%
Other theft11.250.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.1775.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.92200.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-90.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.67100.00%
Public order24.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.83-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.0825.00%
Vehicle crime12.08-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.2550.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.50-69.23%
Burglary21.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.83-50.00%

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 offences139.58225.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.420.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.330.00%
Shoplifting21.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In October 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 offences44.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.670.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 202410
February 20245
January 20244
December 202313
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blackpool Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Chestnut Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Maria Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Park Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Springthorpe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Balmoral Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Melbourne Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1