LOWERFOLD, BB6 7NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB6 7NT

LOWERFOLD, BB6 7NT, Hyndburn has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.02 per 1,000 population. This BB6 7NT 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 7NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB6 7NT, encompassing approximately 2325 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

BB6 7NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Town Hall Square with total crimes: 2
  • Britannia Street with total crimes: 2

LOWERFOLD, BB6 7NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.02300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.72-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.0225.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.15-50.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7233.33%
Public order21.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.72-57.14%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%

In May 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 offences99.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.87-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.01-33.33%
Robbery10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-83.33%
Public order10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.1833.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.44-25.00%
Vehicle crime62.58500.00%
Other theft32.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.440.00%
Burglary12.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.03500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.58-50.00%
Other theft42.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.74140.00%
Public order45.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-60.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.1766.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.15400.00%
Burglary32.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.29200.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20244
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 202412
June 202412
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246
January 202412
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 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

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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
February 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Town Hall Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Britannia Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grange Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Gladstone Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Edward Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Joiners Alley
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ash Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Maple Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oak Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hillside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1