BB3 3AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 3AY

BB3 3AY, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.81 per 1,000 population. This BB3 3AY 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 3AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 3AY, encompassing approximately 2433 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB3 3AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anyon Street with total crimes: 5
  • Astbury Chase with total crimes: 3
  • Linden Crescent with total crimes: 3

BB3 3AY 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.81-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.88-50.00%
Public order22.470.00%
Other crime10.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.290.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.0433.33%
Violence and sexual offences64.93-40.00%
Possession of weapons22.470.00%
Public order20.820.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.0411.11%
Anti-social behaviour94.11-18.18%
Other theft23.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.0922.22%
Violence and sexual offences94.52-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson33.700.00%
Vehicle crime31.23200.00%
Other theft11.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.27120.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.520.00%
Other theft33.7050.00%
Public order11.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.68-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences53.70-44.44%
Public order42.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6450.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.5083.33%
Violence and sexual offences94.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.70-50.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.9720.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.40-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.47100.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.567.14%
Anti-social behaviour106.1666.67%
Other theft34.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.50133.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.75-53.85%
Other crime22.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.470.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 20249
April 202411
March 20245
February 20249
January 202418
December 202315
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202412
June 20249
May 202411
April 20249
March 20249
February 202411
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB3 3AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Anyon Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Astbury Chase
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Linden Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Gifford Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Two Gates Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Coulthurst Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hazel Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Walmsley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Pot House Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1