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

Overview of Crime in BB5 5RP

WHALLEY ROAD, BB5 5RP, Hyndburn has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.51 per 1,000 population. This BB5 5RP 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 5RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB5 5RP, encompassing approximately 2264 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB5 5RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warwick Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Branch Road with total crimes: 2
  • Calf Hey with total crimes: 1

WHALLEY ROAD, BB5 5RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.5120.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.65100.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.30-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences42.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.83-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences63.53-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.320.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Burglary10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.27-52.63%
Violence and sexual offences73.9775.00%
Other theft33.090.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.25375.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.39-63.64%
Vehicle crime41.77300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77-50.00%
Public order10.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.15-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour44.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.77100.00%
Other theft11.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.60220.00%
Public order37.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%
Robbery10.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.3025.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2150.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.74150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.21-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.51350.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-50.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.770.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 20249
May 202419
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 202411
March 202416
February 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Warwick Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Branch Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Calf Hey
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Coppice
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lynwood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Brigg Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chestnut Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lynwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Jackson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Sparth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dryden Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Sparth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. York Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lancaster Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1