BB5 4JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB5 4JS

BB5 4JS, Hyndburn has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.97 per 1,000 population. This BB5 4JS 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 4JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB5 4JS, encompassing approximately 957 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB5 4JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 3

BB5 4JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour68.35100.00%
Public order26.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09100.00%
Other crime12.09-50.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.53-70.00%
Other crime23.13100.00%
Public order12.09-50.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.04-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1234.4671.43%
Anti-social behaviour1012.53400.00%
Burglary410.44300.00%
Public order24.180.00%
Possession of weapons22.09100.00%
Other crime12.09-50.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Robbery11.040.00%

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 offences717.75-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson37.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.13-80.00%
Other crime22.090.00%
Other theft12.09-50.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1231.33300.00%
Anti-social behaviour1012.5342.86%
Other theft210.44100.00%
Burglary12.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-75.00%
Robbery11.040.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.3133.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.18-66.67%
Burglary13.130.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

In March 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 offences922.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.310.00%
Vehicle crime13.130.00%
Public order11.04-50.00%
Burglary11.040.00%

In February 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 offences924.02125.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.4016.67%
Criminal damage and arson37.31200.00%
Public order23.130.00%
Other theft12.090.00%
Robbery11.040.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour615.66500.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.27-42.86%
Other theft14.180.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.62-12.50%
Burglary27.310.00%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%
Public order11.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-88.89%
Robbery11.040.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour925.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.400.00%
Other theft38.350.00%
Public order23.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202412
June 20247
May 202412
April 20243
March 20249
February 20249
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 202410
June 20242
May 202410
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20231
November 20239

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 4JS postcode area is presented below.

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