Ward · Blackburn with DarwenUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Blackburn Central
Street-level crime hotspots for Blackburn Central ward in Blackburn with Darwen.
Crime Rate
132.3
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#17
of 17 wards
Risk Level
High Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+13.7%
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
11 On or near High Street
Shoplifting: 3 Drugs: 2 Public order: 2
2
8 On or near Ainsworth Street
Anti-social behaviour: 6 Drugs: 2
3
8 On or near Shopping Area
Shoplifting: 8
4
8 On or near Supermarket
Shoplifting: 7 Robbery: 1
5
5 On or near Heaton Street
Violence and sexual offences: 4 Bicycle theft: 1
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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 March 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →