WORDSWORTH GARDENS, BB3 3EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 3EG

WORDSWORTH GARDENS, BB3 3EG, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.17 per 1,000 population. This BB3 3EG 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 3EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 3EG, encompassing approximately 4523 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB3 3EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Anyon Street with total crimes: 5
  • Norfolk Street with total crimes: 3

WORDSWORTH GARDENS, BB3 3EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.1766.67%
Anti-social behaviour115.53-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.430.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.96-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour123.32-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson32.65200.00%
Public order10.66-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.39-5.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.20-19.05%
Public order33.76200.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.6466.67%
Other crime54.420.00%
Other theft41.11300.00%
Drugs10.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.3975.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.65-20.00%
Public order30.8850.00%
Vehicle crime30.66200.00%
Other theft30.6650.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.30-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour92.65-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.99-16.67%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.9550.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.0920.00%
Public order31.33200.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.9475.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.19-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson52.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences169.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.54-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson52.43150.00%
Other theft41.11300.00%
Public order30.8850.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Burglary20.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.7284.62%
Anti-social behaviour185.31-5.26%
Other crime33.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.66200.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.870.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202419
June 202420
May 202412
April 202412
March 20249
February 202415
January 202410
December 202311
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202415
July 202417
June 202421
May 202421
April 202421
March 202412
February 202414
January 202428
December 202316
November 202324
October 202313

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 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 4 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
January 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 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 3EG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. London Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Anyon Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Norfolk Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Progress Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Astbury Chase
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sandon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Linden Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Nave Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Begonia Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sudell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Atlas Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Milton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Marsh House Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Kay Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sarah Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Whalley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Elswick Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Gifford Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Rose Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Two Gates Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Coulthurst Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Walmsley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1