BB3 3ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 3ED

BB3 3ED, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.83 per 1,000 population. This BB3 3ED 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 3ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 3ED, encompassing approximately 2743 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BB3 3ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norfolk Street with total crimes: 3
  • Astbury Chase with total crimes: 3
  • Chancel Way with total crimes: 2

BB3 3ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.92400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.82200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.37500.00%
Public order12.190.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.820.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.19-40.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.83150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-33.33%
Burglary10.730.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.0150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.09-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.93550.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-33.33%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.73-50.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.0140.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.55-20.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.820.00%
Burglary11.820.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 202413
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 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
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Norfolk Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Astbury Chase
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Chancel Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Nave Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Milton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Marsh House Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Elswick Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Gifford Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Coulthurst Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1