Ward · Blackburn with DarwenUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Darwen West
Street-level crime hotspots for Darwen West ward in Blackburn with Darwen.
Crime Rate
112.6
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#13
of 17 wards
Risk Level
High Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+66.0%
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
7 On or near Church Bank Street
Violence and sexual offences: 4 Drugs: 2 Vehicle crime: 1
2
6 On or near Theatre/Concert Hall
Shoplifting: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 2
3
4 On or near Arch Street
Shoplifting: 3 Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
4 On or near Victoria Street
Violence and sexual offences: 4
5
4 On or near Bridge Street
Violence and sexual offences: 3 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 →