Crime Rate in Bastwell & Daisyfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bastwell & Daisyfield

The total recorded crimes in Bastwell & Daisyfield, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in March 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bastwell & Daisyfield crime rate of 1.16 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 Bastwell & Daisyfield, encompassing approximately 45,550 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bastwell & Daisyfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Larch Street with total crimes: 3
  • Yew Street with total crimes: 3
  • Spindle Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bastwell & Daisyfield?

To understand the safety of Bastwell & Daisyfield, we need to analyze Bastwell & Daisyfield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Blackburn with Darwen:

    • In 2024, Bastwell & Daisyfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 674 crimes compared to 1229.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bastwell & Daisyfield recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bastwell & Daisyfield had fewer crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 652 crimes compared to 1,138. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bastwell & Daisyfield recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blackburn with Darwen, Bastwell & Daisyfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bastwell & Daisyfield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bastwell & Daisyfield has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 1.16 ranking 14th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Bastwell & Daisyfield crimes were 674. The crime rate of Bastwell & Daisyfield in 2024 was 14.80 (year) or 1.23 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bastwell & Daisyfield were around 652 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.31 (year) or 1.19 (month) ranking 13 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
Audley & Queen's Park150 21,864 21,696 2
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
Darwen South54 13660 14584 14
Livesey with Pleasington45 15593 15515 15
Billinge & Beardwood31 17436 16457 16
West Pennine34 16435 17300 17

Bastwell & Daisyfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202513
January 202513
December 202411
November 202418
October 202418
September 202421
August 202417
July 202417
June 202440
May 202411
April 202414

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202516
January 202517
December 202411
November 202412
October 202414
September 202417
August 202425
July 202423
June 202444
May 202423
April 202416

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20259
January 20251
December 20249
November 20246
October 202413
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
November 20245
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bastwell & Daisyfield in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bastwell & Daisyfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Larch Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Yew Street (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Spindle Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Troy Court (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons3
5. Aberdare Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Eastwood Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pine Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Wesley Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Holly Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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