Crime Rate in Audley & Queen's Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Audley & Queen's Park

The total recorded crimes in Audley & Queen's Park, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in March 2025 are around 150 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Audley & Queen's Park crime rate of 3.39 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 Audley & Queen's Park, encompassing approximately 44,278 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (17.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
Audley & Queen's Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pankhurst Close with total crimes: 26
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

How safe is Audley & Queen's Park?

To understand the safety of Audley & Queen's Park, we need to analyze Audley & Queen's Park crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Blackburn with Darwen:

    • In 2024, Audley & Queen's Park reported a higher crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,864 crimes compared to 1,229. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Audley & Queen's Park witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Audley & Queen's Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,696 crimes compared to 1,138. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Audley & Queen's Park witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blackburn with Darwen, Audley & Queen's Park has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Audley & Queen's Park Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Audley & Queen's Park has recorded 150 crimes with crime rate of 3.39 ranking 2th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Audley & Queen's Park crimes were 1,864. The crime rate of Audley & Queen's Park in 2024 was 42.10 (year) or 3.51 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Audley & Queen's Park were around 1,696 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.30 (year) or 3.19 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackburn with Darwen)CrimesRank (Blackburn with Darwen)CrimesRank (Blackburn with Darwen)
Blackburn Central360 13,758 13,546 1
Darwen East142 31,679 31,587 3
Ewood110 51,623 41,481 4
Shear Brow & Corporation Park115 41,435 51,278 6
Darwen West107 61,292 71,283 5
Mill Hill & Moorgate103 71,328 61,102 9
Little Harwood & Whitebirk84 101,141 91,211 7
Blackburn South East93 91,263 81,208 8
Wensley Fold96 81,040 10923 10
Roe Lee69 11850 11787 11
Blackburn South & Lower Darwen67 12823 12733 12
Bastwell & Daisyfield53 14674 13652 13
Darwen South54 13660 14584 14
Livesey with Pleasington45 15593 15515 15
Billinge & Beardwood31 17436 16457 16
West Pennine34 16435 17300 17

Audley & Queen's Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 692 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202553
February 202545
January 202541
December 202451
November 202464
October 202463
September 202461
August 202446
July 202461
June 2024104
May 202453
April 202450

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20248
August 20246
July 20248
June 202418
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20255
January 202510
December 202413
November 20249
October 202412
September 202412
August 202412
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245
April 202418

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202510
January 202510
December 20246
November 202414
October 20245
September 20247
August 202410
July 202411
June 202412
May 20248
April 202412

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 20251
December 20248
November 20247
October 202410
September 20249
August 20241
July 20249
June 202412
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 494 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202538
January 202522
December 202425
November 202431
October 202442
September 202451
August 202446
July 202430
June 202466
May 202448
April 202453

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Audley & Queen's Park in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Audley & Queen's Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Pankhurst Close (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences16
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
4. Besant Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Skiddaw Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Haslingden Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lambeth Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Woodlea Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cherry Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Mulberry Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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