BL1 has an annual crime rate of 0.05 per 1,000 residents based on Police.uk data for March 2026. Safety levels vary across different wards and neighbourhoods. Use the ward breakdown and hotspot map on this page for a granular local picture of crime patterns across the area.

What is the crime rate in BL1?

As of March 2026, BL1 has an annual crime rate of 0.05 per 1,000 residents, based on 5 recorded offences in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates to allow accurate comparisons between areas.

What is the most common crime in BL1?

The most common crime type in BL1 is Violence & Sexual Offences, accounting for 4 incidents in March 2026 — 80.0% of all recorded crime in the area. Data is sourced from Police.uk and covers all crimes recorded by the responsible police force across the BL1 local authority area.

March 2026 Source: Police.uk

BL1 Crime Intelligence Report

BL1 recorded 5 crimes in March 2026, equating to a crime rate of 0.05 per 1,000 residents. Crime has increased by 150.0% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 400.0% higher.

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monitoring0.05 crimes per 1,000 residents annually
assignment5 crimes recorded in March 2026
trending_upCrime up 400.0% year-on-year

Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly

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Within BL1 district

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92,982

Estimated population

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Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
Back Hereford Road Map	total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
Back Blackburn Road Map	total: 1 Public order: 1	1

Crime Breakdown

March 2026

5 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

80.0%

Public Order

20.0%

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Growth Analysis

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