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

Overview of Crime in BB6 7LA

WORDSWORTH DRIVE, BB6 7LA, Hyndburn has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.10 per 1,000 population. This BB6 7LA 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 7LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB6 7LA, encompassing approximately 2636 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB6 7LA 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 7LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.10-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour73.7975.00%
Other crime22.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

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 offences116.4537.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%

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 offences85.69-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-33.33%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

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 behaviour56.07-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.07-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.28-57.14%
Vehicle crime32.280.00%
Other theft11.14-80.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.310.00%
Other theft53.79400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.90100.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.5525.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.79-75.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.83-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52-66.67%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.790.00%
Other theft22.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.48-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour63.7920.00%
Other theft32.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.170.00%
Other theft21.900.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202411
June 20248
May 202412
April 20244
March 20246
February 202410
January 202410
December 20238
November 202310
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 202414
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20243
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 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
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 7LA 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. Holgate Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ainslie Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hope Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Waverledge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hanson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Elm Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Milton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1