SOMERSET GROVE, BB5 4AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB5 4AJ

SOMERSET GROVE, BB5 4AJ, Hyndburn has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.47 per 1,000 population. This BB5 4AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB5 postcode area, which has experienced 774 crimes and a crime rate of 12.32 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BB5 4AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB5 4AJ, encompassing approximately 2769 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB5 4AJ area, explore the BB5 4AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB5 4AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Norfolk Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Riding Barn Street with total crimes: 4

SOMERSET GROVE, BB5 4AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.25-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.530.00%
Other theft31.81-40.00%
Robbery21.08100.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.36-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences94.33-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.25-16.67%
Other theft51.81400.00%
Drugs21.810.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Robbery10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1814.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.610.00%
Public order32.1750.00%
Other crime11.08-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1818.4150.00%
Violence and sexual offences156.50-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.42100.00%
Shoplifting42.170.00%
Other crime21.44-50.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Robbery10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour127.2271.43%
Other crime44.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.44-57.14%
Other theft31.0850.00%
Public order31.08200.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.28114.29%
Anti-social behaviour75.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.53600.00%
Other theft22.530.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.5016.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.53-46.15%
Burglary22.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-66.67%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In January 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 offences1310.1130.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.6950.00%
Burglary32.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.5842.86%
Anti-social behaviour43.610.00%
Burglary21.44100.00%
Other theft20.72-33.33%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.67-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.53-55.56%
Other theft31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08-25.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.0875.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.58-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson43.25300.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.140.00%
Public order24.330.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202412
June 202418
May 202418
April 202412
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 202317

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20249
June 202410
May 202415
April 202420
March 202415
February 20247
January 202413
December 202310
November 20237
October 202321
September 202312

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB5 4AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Norfolk Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Riding Barn Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Meadoway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Buckingham Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Manor Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gloucester Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Queens Road West
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Dill Hall Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Elmfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Emma Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1