Crime Rate in Blackburn Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackburn Central

The total recorded crimes in Blackburn Central, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in March 2025 are around 360 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackburn Central crime rate of 9.00 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 Central, encompassing approximately 39,984 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (106) incidents (58.21% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (105) incidents (45.83% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (55) incidents (27.91% increase)
Blackburn Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16

How safe is Blackburn Central?

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

  • Relative to Blackburn with Darwen:

    • In 2024, Blackburn Central reported a higher crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 3,758 crimes compared to 1,229. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Blackburn Central witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Blackburn Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 3,546 crimes compared to 1,138. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Blackburn Central witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blackburn with Darwen, Blackburn Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Blackburn Central Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Blackburn Central has recorded 360 crimes with crime rate of 9.00 ranking 1th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Blackburn Central crimes were 3,758. The crime rate of Blackburn Central in 2024 was 93.99 (year) or 7.83 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blackburn Central were around 3,546 crimes with yearly crime rate of 88.68 (year) or 7.39 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackburn with Darwen)CrimesRank (Blackburn with Darwen)CrimesRank (Blackburn with Darwen)
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
Billinge & Beardwood31 17436 16457 16
West Pennine34 16435 17300 17

Blackburn Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (106 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (105 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 67 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 72 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (88 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (79 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (97 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (78 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (93 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (65 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (94 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (67 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 74 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (178 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (160 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (103 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (97 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (61 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1059 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025106
February 202567
January 202570
December 202474
November 202488
October 202497
September 202465
August 202494
July 202474
June 2024160
May 2024103
April 202461

A total of 1077 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025105
February 202572
January 202574
December 202472
November 202479
October 202478
September 202493
August 202467
July 202482
June 2024178
May 202497
April 202480

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 202515
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 202412
August 20246
July 20249
June 202412
May 202413
April 20242

A total of 593 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202543
January 202541
December 202457
November 202444
October 202460
September 202456
August 202430
July 202437
June 202486
May 202433
April 202451

A total of 223 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202512
January 202519
December 202410
November 202418
October 202411
September 202417
August 202418
July 202421
June 202434
May 202421
April 202420

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 202424
May 202410
April 202414

A total of 209 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202510
January 202515
December 202416
November 20248
October 202418
September 202417
August 202418
July 202421
June 202422
May 202422
April 202422

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202512
January 20256
December 202416
November 20244
October 202412
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 202412
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202511
January 202510
December 202413
November 202415
October 202414
September 202412
August 202413
July 202416
June 202432
May 202413
April 20248

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
May 20243

High Crime Locations Blackburn Central in March 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting8
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Greenhurst Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Heaton Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ainsworth Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brown Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1

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