KAY STREET, BB3 3EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 3EL

KAY STREET, BB3 3EL, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 99 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.96 per 1,000 population. This BB3 3EL 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 3EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 3EL, encompassing approximately 4723 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)

BB3 3EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 11
  • Green Street East with total crimes: 8
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 7

KAY STREET, BB3 3EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3820.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour248.040.00%
Public order115.081000.00%
Other theft52.3366.67%
Shoplifting51.0625.00%
Burglary41.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2413.34-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences195.08-48.65%
Burglary44.02100.00%
Shoplifting40.850.00%
Other theft30.85-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-33.33%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Public order10.21-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3719.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour257.8331.58%
Criminal damage and arson45.29100.00%
Shoplifting40.850.00%
Other theft40.850.00%
Public order40.85-20.00%
Other crime40.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.302.78%
Anti-social behaviour197.835.56%
Public order54.02-16.67%
Shoplifting41.06100.00%
Other crime40.850.00%
Other theft40.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-60.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.6720.00%
Anti-social behaviour187.6250.00%
Public order63.8120.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.270.00%
Other theft31.0650.00%
Shoplifting20.64-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-33.33%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.35-33.33%
Shoplifting102.54400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.12-16.67%
Public order51.06-28.57%
Robbery41.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Possession of weapons30.64200.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.24-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.3512.50%
Public order73.81250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.480.00%
Vehicle crime31.27200.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.42-80.00%
Drugs20.42-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.21-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4019.0529.03%
Anti-social behaviour168.47-5.88%
Shoplifting103.39233.33%
Other crime82.12166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.69-14.29%
Drugs31.27200.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Public order20.42100.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.03-13.89%
Anti-social behaviour176.5654.55%
Criminal damage and arson73.60133.33%
Other theft31.48-62.50%
Other crime30.640.00%
Shoplifting30.64-25.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.6120.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.62-60.71%
Other theft82.33100.00%
Shoplifting41.690.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64200.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-66.67%
Burglary10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.72-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour286.3586.67%
Other theft45.93-42.86%
Shoplifting40.85-55.56%
Public order30.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.6450.00%
Drugs20.64-33.33%
Robbery20.420.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.560.00%
Shoplifting93.180.00%
Other theft71.910.00%
Burglary61.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.270.00%
Drugs31.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 395 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202419
July 202437
June 202437
May 202436
April 202430
March 202430
February 202440
January 202431
December 202336
November 202330
October 202331

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202424
July 202425
June 202419
May 202418
April 202412
March 202418
February 202416
January 202417
December 202311
November 202328
October 202315

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
February 202410
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
March 20241
February 20248
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Green Street East
    Total8
    Public order7
    Other crime1
  • 3. Bridge Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Church Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Railway Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 6. Church Bank Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. London Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 8. Bank Bottom
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Arch Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Hamer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Norfolk Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Progress Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Astbury Chase
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Sandon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Highfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Begonia Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sudell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Atlas Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Newton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. William Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Pine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hannah Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Starkie Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Milton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Highfield Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Kay Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sarah Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1