VICARAGE DRIVE, BB3 3RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB3 3RE

VICARAGE DRIVE, BB3 3RE, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population. This BB3 3RE 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 3RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB3 3RE, encompassing approximately 3253 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB3 3RE area, explore the BB3 3RE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB3 3RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Melita Street with total crimes: 4
  • Norfolk Street with total crimes: 3
  • Progress Street with total crimes: 3

VICARAGE DRIVE, BB3 3RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.61-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.30133.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.0736.36%
Anti-social behaviour34.610.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-75.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.07-15.38%
Vehicle crime43.38300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-50.00%
Drugs20.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.9918.18%
Anti-social behaviour64.00-14.29%
Other crime31.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.38133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.15200.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.61-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.0710.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.45-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson43.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.61-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.00-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.54100.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.99400.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.61100.00%
Vehicle crime21.84-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime107.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.07-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-62.50%
Other theft20.920.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.15-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.4660.00%
Robbery22.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 202411
June 202413
May 202411
April 202411
March 202410
February 202413
January 202415
December 20233
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 202310
October 20232

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Melita Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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. Highfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Chancel Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bosley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nave Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Begonia Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Starkie Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Alpha Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Bisham Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Chapter Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Marsh House Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Highfield Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1