WHALLEY CRESCENT, BB3 3EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 3EZ

WHALLEY CRESCENT, BB3 3EZ, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.67 per 1,000 population. This BB3 3EZ 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 3EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 3EZ, encompassing approximately 4982 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)

BB3 3EZ 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

WHALLEY CRESCENT, BB3 3EZ 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 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3820.67137.50%
Anti-social behaviour257.63-13.79%
Public order135.021200.00%
Burglary62.6150.00%
Shoplifting51.200.00%
Other theft41.0033.33%
Drugs30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2913.857.41%
Violence and sexual offences165.82-55.56%
Shoplifting53.2125.00%
Burglary41.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8033.33%
Other theft30.80-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Other crime20.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Public order10.20-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.06-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour277.2228.57%
Shoplifting45.420.00%
Other theft40.80-20.00%
Public order40.80-20.00%
Other crime40.80-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.065.26%
Anti-social behaviour218.030.00%
Public order54.21-16.67%
Other crime51.000.00%
Other theft51.0066.67%
Shoplifting41.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-57.14%
Burglary10.600.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3816.265.56%
Anti-social behaviour217.6323.53%
Criminal damage and arson74.2175.00%
Public order61.40-14.29%
Other theft31.2050.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Shoplifting20.60-80.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.8724.14%
Anti-social behaviour177.22-19.05%
Shoplifting103.41400.00%
Public order72.01-22.22%
Possession of weapons41.40300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.80-33.33%
Robbery40.800.00%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other theft20.40-33.33%
Other crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.65-30.95%
Anti-social behaviour215.820.00%
Public order94.21125.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.810.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Vehicle crime30.60200.00%
Shoplifting20.60-80.00%
Drugs20.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other crime10.20-88.89%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4220.0720.00%
Anti-social behaviour218.4340.00%
Shoplifting104.21233.33%
Other crime92.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.81-33.33%
Public order41.20300.00%
Drugs30.80200.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.4516.67%
Anti-social behaviour157.02-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson93.01200.00%
Vehicle crime31.8150.00%
Other theft30.60-57.14%
Other crime30.600.00%
Shoplifting30.60-25.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Public order10.40-80.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.45-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour166.02-48.39%
Other theft73.2140.00%
Public order51.400.00%
Shoplifting41.000.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6050.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3117.0629.17%
Violence and sexual offences316.220.00%
Public order56.220.00%
Other theft51.00-28.57%
Shoplifting41.00-55.56%
Other crime30.80200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-60.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.26-32.61%
Anti-social behaviour246.22-4.00%
Shoplifting94.8228.57%
Other theft71.8175.00%
Burglary61.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.20-50.00%
Drugs31.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4621.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour259.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.020.00%
Shoplifting72.010.00%
Other theft41.400.00%
Public order40.800.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 293 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202429
July 202427
June 202421
May 202421
April 202417
March 202421
February 202421
January 202415
December 202316
November 202331
October 202324
September 202325

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20249
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
September 20234

A total of 448 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202416
July 202436
June 202440
May 202438
April 202436
March 202429
February 202442
January 202435
December 202330
November 202331
October 202331
September 202346

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
February 202410
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20249
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20249
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
September 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB3 3EZ 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. Anyon Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    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. Olive Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 17. Highfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Begonia Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sudell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Atlas Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Newton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Powell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Hannah Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Milton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Highfield Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Kay Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sarah Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Whalley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1