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

Overview of Crime in BB6 7LX

BLACKBURN ROAD, BB6 7LX, Hyndburn has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.48 per 1,000 population. This BB6 7LX 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 7LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB6 7LX, encompassing approximately 2352 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)

BB6 7LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nowell Street with total crimes: 5
  • Masefield Close with total crimes: 4
  • St John'S Street with total crimes: 3

BLACKBURN ROAD, BB6 7LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.48-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson55.53400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.13-54.55%
Burglary22.130.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1614.88433.33%
Violence and sexual offences116.8037.50%
Vehicle crime34.680.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In July 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 offences86.38166.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.40-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.6833.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.70-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences45.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

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 behaviour57.65-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences42.13-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.0880.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.83-22.22%
Other theft12.98-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.08800.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.83-54.55%
Other theft42.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.380.00%
Other crime14.680.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Drugs11.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.35-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour64.6850.00%
Other theft32.5550.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.0562.50%
Anti-social behaviour45.530.00%
Other theft21.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.400.00%
Other theft11.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20249
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249
February 20245
January 202411
December 202311
November 202311
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nowell Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Masefield Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. St John'S Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Burns Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Shelley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Elm Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Milton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. School Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blackburn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Tennyson Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Dryden Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Croft Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Lomax Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1