Crime Rate in Blackburn with Darwen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackburn with Darwen

The total recorded crimes in Blackburn with Darwen, UK in May 2025 are around 1,786 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackburn with Darwen crime rate of 11.54 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Blackburn with Darwen, encompassing approximately 154,741 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (613) incidents (21.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (520) incidents (-7.80% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (123) incidents (-4.65% decrease)
Blackburn with Darwen Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Thornley Avenue with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18

Blackburn with Darwen Police Info:

Lancashire Constabulary

Blackburn with Darwen Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Blackburn Central (323 crimes), and the safest, Billinge & Beardwood (28 crimes), is 295 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Blackburn with Darwen.

Similarly, the area of Central Blackburn (310 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden (31 crimes), with a difference of 279 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Blackburn with Darwen.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Blackburn Central323
Audley & Queen's Park144
Ewood138
Darwen East135
Mill Hill & Moorgate115

Safest Wards:

Bastwell & Daisyfield68
Livesey with Pleasington59
Darwen South59
West Pennine45
Billinge & Beardwood28

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Blackburn310
Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank204
Shadsworth & Intack158
Queen's Park & Higher Croft140
Wensley Fold111

Safest Areas:

Little Harwood64
Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey48
Bastwell39
Lammack & Revidge37
Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden31

Blackburn with Darwen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (613 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (520 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (564 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (504 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (585 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (482 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 458 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 379 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (532 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (373 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 492 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 367 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (562 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (409 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (545 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (531 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (572 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (428 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (498 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (474 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 565 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 439 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1194 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (990 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248

A total of 148 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202517
March 20257
February 202516
January 202512
December 20249
November 20246
October 202414
September 202410
August 202416
July 202414
June 202418

A total of 461 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202538
March 202533
February 202536
January 202536
December 202444
November 202439
October 202435
September 202439
August 202427
July 202428
June 202462

A total of 7096 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 591.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1194 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025613
April 2025504
March 2025585
February 2025458
January 2025532
December 2024492
November 2024562
October 2024545
September 2024572
August 2024474
July 2024565
June 20241194

A total of 1064 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025102
April 202573
March 202579
February 202592
January 202567
December 202481
November 202487
October 202480
September 202477
August 202474
July 202480
June 2024172

A total of 587 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202537
March 202545
February 202564
January 202536
December 202423
November 202446
October 202450
September 202450
August 202440
July 202444
June 2024118

A total of 5980 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 498.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 990 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025520
April 2025564
March 2025482
February 2025379
January 2025373
December 2024367
November 2024409
October 2024531
September 2024428
August 2024498
July 2024439
June 2024990

A total of 503 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202539
March 202537
February 202522
January 202544
December 202431
November 202445
October 202438
September 202455
August 202436
July 202445
June 202476

A total of 208 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202516
March 202522
February 202510
January 202511
December 202415
November 202418
October 20248
September 202412
August 202420
July 202417
June 202440

A total of 1249 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025103
April 202593
March 202587
February 202592
January 202592
December 202473
November 202497
October 2024113
September 202490
August 202498
July 2024105
June 2024206

A total of 999 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202593
April 202581
March 202585
February 202587
January 202561
December 202465
November 202466
October 202474
September 202487
August 202478
July 202490
June 2024132

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20247
September 20245
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 1297 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202582
April 202584
March 2025118
February 202598
January 202589
December 202497
November 202494
October 2024108
September 2024119
August 202498
July 2024102
June 2024208

A total of 1447 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 120.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025123
April 2025129
March 2025128
February 202582
January 202597
December 202497
November 2024110
October 2024133
September 2024111
August 2024116
July 202497
June 2024224

High Crime Locations Blackburn with Darwen in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Blackburn with Darwen postcode area is presented below.

1. Thornley Avenue (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting4
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Foxstones Crescent (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Other crime1

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