17 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Blackburn with Darwen
Compare crime rates across all 17 wards in Blackburn with Darwen. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Blackburn Central | 130.6 | 282 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Mill Hill & Moorgate | 127.4 | 104 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Darwen East | 126.5 | 104 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Shear Brow & Corporation Park | 117.3 | 89 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Darwen West | 111.3 | 83 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Blackburn South East | 101.8 | 86 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Ewood | 95.1 | 101 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Wensley Fold | 94.1 | 72 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Little Harwood & Whitebirk | 83.7 | 75 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Blackburn South & Lower Darwen | 83.1 | 49 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Audley & Queen's Park | 66.8 | 132 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Darwen South | 65.0 | 50 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Livesey with Pleasington | 59.2 | 53 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Bastwell & Daisyfield | 55.3 | 41 | chevron_right |
| 15 | West Pennine | 40.1 | 30 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Roe Lee | 38.9 | 57 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Billinge & Beardwood | 36.6 | 45 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Blackburn with Darwen has the highest crime rate?
Blackburn Central has the highest crime rate in Blackburn with Darwen, with 130.6 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Blackburn with Darwen?
Billinge & Beardwood has the lowest crime rate among Blackburn with Darwen's wards, with 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Blackburn with Darwen have?
Blackburn with Darwen has 17 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.