WHALLEY ROAD, BB5 5HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB5 5HE

WHALLEY ROAD, BB5 5HE, Hyndburn has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.32 per 1,000 population. This BB5 5HE 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 5HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB5 5HE, encompassing approximately 2792 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB5 5HE area, explore the BB5 5HE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-36.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

BB5 5HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pickup Street with total crimes: 3
  • Gordon Street with total crimes: 3
  • Frank Street with total crimes: 2

WHALLEY ROAD, BB5 5HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1614.32-36.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.738.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.6525.00%
Other theft21.79-33.33%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2519.69108.33%
Violence and sexual offences128.95-7.69%
Burglary54.3066.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.79-33.33%
Other theft31.430.00%
Public order31.0750.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.6862.50%
Anti-social behaviour124.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.30100.00%
Burglary32.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Other crime10.720.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.8938.46%
Violence and sexual offences86.45-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson32.86-40.00%
Public order31.0750.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.6525.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.04-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour134.6530.00%
Shoplifting44.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.430.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Burglary20.72-60.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.25-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.73233.33%
Burglary53.58-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.7933.33%
Public order21.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.11316.67%
Burglary78.9516.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-25.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Shoplifting20.72100.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary610.03500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.15-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour42.15-20.00%
Public order31.4350.00%
Vehicle crime31.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.010.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202425
July 202412
June 202418
May 202413
April 202413
March 202410
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202413
June 20248
May 202413
April 202413
March 202416
February 202425
January 20246
December 202314

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB5 5HE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pickup Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gordon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Frank Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Melbourne Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Read Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Barnes Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Winckley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. A678
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Hill Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Atlas Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Grimshaw Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Corn Mill Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Back Arthur Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. James Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Walmsley Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Chequers
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. St Mary'S Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Canal Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Well Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. William Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Bold Venture Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Simmons Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1