Ward · Blackburn with DarwenUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Blackburn Central
Street-level crime hotspots for Blackburn Central ward in Blackburn with Darwen.
Crime Rate
130.6
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#17
of 17 wards
Risk Level
High Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+9.7%
vs 3 months ago
All Crime Anti-social Behaviour Bicycle Theft Burglary Criminal Damage & Arson Drug Offences Other Crime Other Theft Weapons Possession Public Order Robbery Shoplifting Theft from Person Vehicle Crime Violence & Sexual Offences
Hotspot Map
Top 5 locationsTop Crime Locations
1
14 On or near Shopping Area
Shoplifting: 14
2
12 On or near Heaton Street
Anti-social behaviour: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 4 Other theft: 2
3
11 On or near High Street
Shoplifting: 5 Drugs: 2 Public order: 2
4
7 On or near Supermarket
Anti-social behaviour: 7
5
6 On or near Skelshaw Close
Anti-social behaviour: 4 Public order: 2
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About this data: Hotspot locations are derived from police.uk crime records and show street-level incident clusters. Location strings are as reported by the police ("On or near [street]"). Counts represent incidents recorded in April 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →