Crime Rate in Blackburn South East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackburn South East

The total recorded crimes in Blackburn South East, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in July 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackburn South East crime rate of 5.10 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 South East, encompassing approximately 18,443 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (6.45% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Blackburn South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bute Road with total crimes: 9
  • Observatory Road with total crimes: 8
  • Brodick Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Blackburn South East?

To understand the safety of Blackburn South East, we need to analyze Blackburn South East 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 South East reported a higher crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,263 crimes compared to 1,229. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Blackburn South East witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

    • In 2023, Blackburn South East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,208 crimes compared to 1,138. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Blackburn South East witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Blackburn South East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Blackburn South East has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 5.10 ranking 10th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Blackburn South East crimes were 1,263. The crime rate of Blackburn South East in 2024 was 68.48 (year) or 5.71 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blackburn South East were around 1,208 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.50 (year) or 5.46 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackburn South East)CrimesRank (Blackburn South East)CrimesRank (Blackburn South East)
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
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 South East 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 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202530
May 202535
April 202543
March 202537
February 202523
January 202534
December 202439
November 202430
October 202428
September 202425
August 202436

A total of 318 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202531
May 202519
April 202530
March 202531
February 202523
January 202525
December 202411
November 202426
October 202436
September 202420
August 202433

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20258
April 202513
March 20257
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 202413
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
August 20249

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
September 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Blackburn South East in July 2025

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

1. Bute Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
2. Observatory Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Brodick Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Troon Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Bradda Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary3
Public order1
6. Glasson Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Dunoon Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Onchan Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Portree Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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