Crime Rate in Billinge & Beardwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Billinge & Beardwood

The total recorded crimes in Billinge & Beardwood, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Billinge & Beardwood crime rate of 1.57 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 Billinge & Beardwood, encompassing approximately 19,731 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Billinge & Beardwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 6
  • Azalea Road with total crimes: 4
  • Willow Trees Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Billinge & Beardwood?

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

  • Relative to Blackburn with Darwen:

    • In 2024, Billinge & Beardwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 436 crimes compared to 1229.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Billinge & Beardwood recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Billinge & Beardwood had fewer crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 457 crimes compared to 1,138. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Billinge & Beardwood recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Billinge & Beardwood Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Billinge & Beardwood has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 1.57 ranking 17th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Billinge & Beardwood crimes were 436. The crime rate of Billinge & Beardwood in 2024 was 22.10 (year) or 1.84 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Billinge & Beardwood were around 457 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.16 (year) or 1.93 (month) ranking 16 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
Bastwell & Daisyfield53 14674 13652 13
Darwen South54 13660 14584 14
Livesey with Pleasington45 15593 15515 15
West Pennine34 16435 17300 17

Billinge & Beardwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 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 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20256
January 20256
December 202410
November 20244
October 202414
September 202412
August 20249
July 202411
June 202440
May 202426
April 202415

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 202411
July 20243
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 202513
December 20249
November 202411
October 202411
September 20248
August 202414
July 20249
June 202420
May 202413
April 20244

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
April 20244

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Billinge & Beardwood in March 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
2. Azalea Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Willow Trees Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
4. Assheton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Woodfold Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Brighton Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Knighton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Whinney Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Entwistle Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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