February 2026 Source: Police.uk
BB3 Crime Intelligence Report
BB3 recorded 249 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 7.22 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 9.8% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 7.4% lower.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
249trending_down -9.8% vs last month
Crime Rate
7.22per 1k
Moderate Active Postcodes
1,176
Within BB3 district
Blackburn with Darwen
34,466
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Road Map | total: 8 Violence and sexual offences: 4 Drugs: 1 | 8 |
| Linden Crescent Map | total: 8 Anti-social behaviour: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 8 |
| Haldane Road Map | total: 7 Criminal damage and arson: 2 Burglary: 1 | 7 |
| Theatre/Concert Hall Map | total: 7 Shoplifting: 4 Drugs: 1 | 7 |
| Sudell Road Map | total: 7 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 7 |
| Preston Street Map | total: 6 Violence and sexual offences: 5 Vehicle crime: 1 | 6 |
| M65 Map | total: 5 Shoplifting: 3 Other theft: 1 | 5 |
| Petrol Station Map | total: 5 Other theft: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 5 |
| Falcon Avenue Map | total: 5 Shoplifting: 3 Vehicle crime: 2 | 5 |
| Petrol Station Map | total: 5 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Other crime: 1 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
98
39.4%
Anti-social Behaviour
29
11.6%
Vehicle Crime
24
9.6%
Other Theft
20
8.0%
Public Order
16
6.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
15
6.0%
Other Crime
15
6.0%
Shoplifting
15
6.0%
Drug Offences
9
3.6%
Robbery
3
1.2%
Burglary
3
1.2%
Weapons Possession
2
0.8%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_down -9.8%
Year-on-Yeartrending_down -7.4%
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