BLACKBURN ROAD, BB6 7DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB6 7DF

BLACKBURN ROAD, BB6 7DF, Hyndburn has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.08 per 1,000 population. This BB6 7DF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB6 postcode area, which has experienced 134 crimes and a crime rate of 8.09 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BB6 7DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB6 7DF, encompassing approximately 4966 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB6 7DF area, explore the BB6 7DF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

BB6 7DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nowell Street with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Town Hall Street with total crimes: 4

BLACKBURN ROAD, BB6 7DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.0830.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.24-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson72.82133.33%
Vehicle crime51.4166.67%
Public order21.01100.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.28-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour194.0326.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.8350.00%
Vehicle crime30.60200.00%
Possession of weapons20.60-50.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Public order10.40-75.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.8735.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.447.14%
Possession of weapons43.020.00%
Public order40.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.8717.65%
Anti-social behaviour144.0316.67%
Vehicle crime42.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.810.00%
Other theft40.8133.33%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.2741.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.420.00%
Vehicle crime62.42-45.45%
Public order51.21150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Other theft30.81-25.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.4220.00%
Vehicle crime112.42120.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.22300.00%
Other theft40.81300.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

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 offences167.25-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour103.22-44.44%
Vehicle crime52.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-90.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.08157.14%
Violence and sexual offences173.62-15.00%
Other theft103.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.01700.00%
Public order11.61-66.67%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.2511.11%
Anti-social behaviour74.03-12.50%
Public order31.41200.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.4512.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.62-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson41.61300.00%
Other theft20.81-50.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.66-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour93.22-18.18%
Other crime41.810.00%
Burglary40.81300.00%
Other theft40.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-80.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.220.00%
Other theft41.010.00%
Vehicle crime40.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 202411
March 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202420
July 202427
June 202420
May 202417
April 202412
March 202416
February 202417
January 202420
December 202318
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20248
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
July 202415
June 202414
May 202412
April 202412
March 202410
February 202418
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 202410
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB6 7DF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nowell Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Town Hall Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. George Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. St John'S Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Grimshaw Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Back Queen Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Town Hall Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elm Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Segar Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. School Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Hubert'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Prospect Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hesketh Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Loynd Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Britannia Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gladstone Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Edgeside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. James Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Earl Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Edge End Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Edward Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Blackburn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Spenser Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Croft Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Lomax Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Ward Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Mercer Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1