ST JAMES CLOSE, BB5 4HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB5 4HQ

ST JAMES CLOSE, BB5 4HQ, Hyndburn has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.53 per 1,000 population. This BB5 4HQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB5 postcode area, which has experienced 782 crimes and a crime rate of 12.45 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BB5 4HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB5 4HQ, encompassing approximately 876 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB5 4HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 4
  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 3
  • Kirk Road with total crimes: 2

ST JAMES CLOSE, BB5 4HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.53-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour57.9866.67%
Criminal damage and arson25.70100.00%
Other crime12.28-50.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%

In August 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 offences1125.0937.50%
Anti-social behaviour312.54-66.67%
Other crime23.42100.00%
Public order12.28-50.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.14-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour931.93350.00%
Violence and sexual offences810.2614.29%
Burglary49.12300.00%
Public order24.560.00%
Possession of weapons22.28100.00%
Other crime12.280.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Robbery11.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.25-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson37.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.42-77.78%
Other theft12.28-50.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%

In May 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 offences1233.07300.00%
Anti-social behaviour913.6880.00%
Other theft210.260.00%
Burglary12.280.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-66.67%
Robbery11.140.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.68-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.7050.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.42-50.00%
Burglary13.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.25-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.8420.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.280.00%
Burglary11.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.81166.67%
Anti-social behaviour59.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.70200.00%
Public order23.420.00%
Other theft12.280.00%
Robbery11.140.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.70-57.14%
Other theft13.420.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.680.00%
Vehicle crime17.980.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour822.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.1216.67%
Other theft37.98200.00%
Public order13.420.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.2620.00%
Other theft16.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.280.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20248
June 20247
May 202412
April 20243
March 20246
February 20248
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 20242
May 20249
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
November 20238
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Commercial Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kirk Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Walmsley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. St James Mews
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Steiner'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lion Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Edmundson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ernest Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Barnes Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Albert Street
    Total1
    Burglary1