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 July 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Billinge & Beardwood crime rate of 1.88 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Billinge & Beardwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brighton Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • Barker Lane 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 areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

    • 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 areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

  • 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 July 2025 the Billinge & Beardwood has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 1.88 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Billinge & Beardwood)CrimesRank (Billinge & Beardwood)CrimesRank (Billinge & Beardwood)
Blackburn Central341 13,758 13,546 1
Audley & Queen's Park152 21,864 21,696 2
Darwen East151 31,679 31,587 3
Ewood113 61,623 41,481 4
Shear Brow & Corporation Park119 41,435 51,278 6
Darwen West101 81,292 71,283 5
Mill Hill & Moorgate119 51,328 61,102 9
Little Harwood & Whitebirk111 71,141 91,211 7
Blackburn South East94 101,263 81,208 8
Wensley Fold97 91,040 10923 10
Roe Lee67 12850 11787 11
Blackburn South & Lower Darwen79 11823 12733 12
Bastwell & Daisyfield50 14674 13652 13
Livesey with Pleasington55 13593 15515 15
Darwen South40 16660 14584 14
West Pennine43 15435 17300 17

Billinge & Beardwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 20255
April 202513
March 20259
February 20256
January 202513
December 20249
November 202411

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 202510
April 202518
March 202514
February 20256
January 20256
December 202410
November 20244

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Billinge & Beardwood in July 2025

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

1. Brighton Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Barker Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Higher Bank Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. New Bank Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. White Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Under Billinge Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Kestrel Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Willow Trees Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dominion Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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