Ward · Blackburn with DarwenUpdated March 2026Source: Police.ukfilter_list Drug Offences
Crime Hotspots in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen
Street-level crime hotspots for Blackburn South & Lower Darwen ward in Blackburn with Darwen. Showing Drug Offences incidents only.
Crime Rate
86.7
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#8
of 17 wards
Risk Level
Moderate
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+4.2%
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 3 locationsDrug Offences Hotspots
1
1 On or near Finsbury Place
2
1 On or near Greenbank Terrace
3
1 On or near Whitehaven Close
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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 →