MILTON CLOSE, BB3 3EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 3EA

MILTON CLOSE, BB3 3EA, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.04 per 1,000 population. This BB3 3EA 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 3EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 3EA, encompassing approximately 3870 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BB3 3EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anyon Street with total crimes: 5
  • Norfolk Street with total crimes: 3
  • Progress Street with total crimes: 3

MILTON CLOSE, BB3 3EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences169.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.1337.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.8450.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.9820.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.10-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson22.07100.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In June 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 offences1510.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.8855.56%
Other crime53.620.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.787.14%
Anti-social behaviour93.8812.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.3350.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.7555.56%
Anti-social behaviour83.620.00%
Public order32.07200.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-60.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.98-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour82.33-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson52.07-16.67%
Other crime11.290.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.6283.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.8450.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.56110.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences107.23-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour62.58-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Other theft20.520.00%

In November 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 offences199.8258.33%
Anti-social behaviour164.91-5.88%
Public order14.130.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.100.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202414
June 202414
May 20249
April 20248
March 20248
February 202411
January 20246
December 20236
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202410
June 202415
May 202415
April 202414
March 20249
February 202414
January 202421
December 202310
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20245
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 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
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 3EA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Anyon Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Norfolk Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Progress Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Astbury Chase
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sandon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nave Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Begonia Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sudell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Milton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Marsh House Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Kay Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sarah Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Whalley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Elswick Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Gifford Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rose Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Two Gates Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Coulthurst Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Walmsley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1