JAMES STREET, BB6 7JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB6 7JH

JAMES STREET, BB6 7JH, Hyndburn has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.85 per 1,000 population. This BB6 7JH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB6 postcode area, which has experienced 116 crimes and a crime rate of 7.00 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BB6 7JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB6 7JH, encompassing approximately 3881 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB6 7JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lomax Street with total crimes: 7
  • Heywood Street with total crimes: 6
  • Nowell Street with total crimes: 3

JAMES STREET, BB6 7JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.85-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour164.1277.78%
Criminal damage and arson34.120.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.2738.46%
Anti-social behaviour94.6412.50%
Possession of weapons32.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-25.00%
Public order30.770.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.50-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.35166.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.0633.33%
Vehicle crime31.03-25.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.5066.67%
Vehicle crime43.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Other theft30.77200.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4412.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.21-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences83.09-38.46%
Vehicle crime42.060.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2212.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.67-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson63.35500.00%
Other theft41.55300.00%
Public order11.03-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.7026.67%
Public order34.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.707.14%
Criminal damage and arson53.86400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-70.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.24-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.6166.67%
Burglary22.58100.00%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Other crime10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-80.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.277.14%
Anti-social behaviour63.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.55400.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.610.00%
Other theft31.550.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202418
June 202413
May 202415
April 20249
March 20248
February 202413
January 202419
December 202315
November 202314
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235
September 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20249
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 202412
February 202422
December 20233
November 202310
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lomax Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Heywood Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Nowell Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bostons
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. James Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Blackburn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Springfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kipling Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Edge End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. George Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Birtwistle Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Edge End Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Edward Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Holgate Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Town Hall Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Town Hall Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Ainslie Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Waverledge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Hanson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Elm Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Milton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Garden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Reed Passage
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Westwell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Back Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1