WORDSWORTH DRIVE, BB6 7JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB6 7JR

WORDSWORTH DRIVE, BB6 7JR, Hyndburn has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population. This BB6 7JR 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 7JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB6 7JR, encompassing approximately 2451 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB6 7JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nowell Street with total crimes: 3
  • Bostons with total crimes: 2
  • James Avenue with total crimes: 2

WORDSWORTH DRIVE, BB6 7JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.97-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour83.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.260.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In July 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 offences116.9337.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.12-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.16150.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.08100.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Other theft20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-80.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In April 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 behaviour56.12-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.04-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.53-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences52.45-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.040.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.53-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.85100.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.26-66.67%
Other theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.63-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Public order10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3460.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.2660.00%
Vehicle crime13.260.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.04-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.040.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.260.00%
Other theft22.040.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202411
June 20248
May 202410
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 202416
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
September 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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
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 7JR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nowell Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Bostons
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. James Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Blackburn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Springfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kipling Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edge End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. George Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Birtwistle Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Edge End Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Edward Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Holgate Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ainslie Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Waverledge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Milton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1