WAVERLEDGE STREET, BB6 7EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB6 7EA

WAVERLEDGE STREET, BB6 7EA, Hyndburn has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.34 per 1,000 population. This BB6 7EA 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 7EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB6 7EA, encompassing approximately 4394 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

BB6 7EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nowell Street with total crimes: 5
  • Town Hall Street with total crimes: 4
  • Masefield Close with total crimes: 4

WAVERLEDGE STREET, BB6 7EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.3425.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.55200.00%
Public order22.05100.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.5553.85%
Criminal damage and arson34.550.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.68-50.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Public order10.46-75.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.2417.65%
Anti-social behaviour134.5518.18%
Possession of weapons42.960.00%
Public order40.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9150.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.106.25%
Anti-social behaviour113.8737.50%
Vehicle crime42.50-20.00%
Other theft30.910.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Other crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.7945.45%
Anti-social behaviour83.64-20.00%
Vehicle crime51.82-16.67%
Public order41.14100.00%
Other theft30.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-25.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.88-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.5011.11%
Vehicle crime62.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37300.00%
Other theft40.91300.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.41-60.87%
Vehicle crime42.050.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Other theft10.23-85.71%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2312.29360.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.23-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson73.41600.00%
Other theft71.59600.00%
Public order11.59-66.67%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.6515.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.23-16.67%
Public order31.14200.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.8817.65%
Anti-social behaviour64.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.37500.00%
Other theft21.37-33.33%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1710.01-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.8750.00%
Burglary42.73300.00%
Other crime30.910.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-66.67%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-85.71%
Public order10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.820.00%
Other theft31.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202420
July 202420
June 202417
May 202416
April 202411
March 202415
February 202415
January 202423
December 202320
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20247
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202413
June 202411
May 20248
April 202410
March 20249
February 202423
January 20245
December 20236
November 202312
October 20238

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 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 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
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 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
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nowell Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Town Hall Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Masefield Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Town Hall Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Burns Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Shelley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Elm Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Milton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Segar Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. School Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Hubert'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Prospect Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hesketh Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Loynd Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Edgeside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. James Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Earl Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Edge End Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Edward Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Blackburn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Tennyson Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Dryden Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Spenser Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Croft Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1