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 July 2025 are around 341 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackburn Central crime rate of 8.53 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (94) incidents (-2.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (91) incidents (-17.27% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (18.60% increase)
Blackburn Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 26
  • Baldwin Street with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18

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 areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

    • 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 areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

  • 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 July 2025 the Blackburn Central has recorded 341 crimes with crime rate of 8.53 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackburn Central)CrimesRank (Blackburn Central)CrimesRank (Blackburn Central)
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 & Beardwood37 17436 16457 16

Blackburn Central 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 94 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 91 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (110 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (96 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (97 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (96 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (111 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (69 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202515
May 202518
April 202517
March 202522
February 202512
January 202519
December 202410
November 202418
October 202411
September 202417
August 202418

A total of 188 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202516
May 202520
April 202510
March 202520
February 202510
January 202515
December 202416
November 20248
October 202418
September 202417
August 202418

A total of 995 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202594
June 202596
May 202596
April 202569
March 2025105
February 202572
January 202574
December 202472
November 202479
October 202478
September 202493
August 202467

A total of 1070 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202591
June 2025110
May 202597
April 2025111
March 2025106
February 202567
January 202570
December 202474
November 202488
October 202497
September 202465
August 202494

A total of 111 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 202516
April 202511
March 20257
February 202512
January 20256
December 202416
November 20244
October 202412
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 554 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202543
May 202537
April 202537
March 202555
February 202543
January 202541
December 202457
November 202444
October 202460
September 202456
August 202430

A total of 154 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202514
May 202513
April 202513
March 202513
February 202511
January 202510
December 202413
November 202415
October 202414
September 202412
August 202413

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 202510
April 202514
March 202510
February 20254
January 202515
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20253
April 20251
March 202511
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246

High Crime Locations Blackburn Central in July 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Baldwin Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Other theft1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting14
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
4. Heatley Close (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Clayton Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
8. Byrom Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
9. Pilkington Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Heaton Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1

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