Crime Rate in Darwen West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darwen West

The total recorded crimes in Darwen West, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in May 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darwen West crime rate of 6.72 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 Darwen West, encompassing approximately 13,978 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)
Darwen West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Bank Street with total crimes: 7
  • Arch Street with total crimes: 7
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 6

How safe is Darwen West?

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

  • Relative to Blackburn with Darwen:

    • In 2024, Darwen West reported a higher crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,292 crimes compared to 1,229. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Darwen West witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

    • In 2023, Darwen West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,283 crimes compared to 1,138. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Darwen West witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Darwen West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Darwen West has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 6.72 ranking 9th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Darwen West crimes were 1,292. The crime rate of Darwen West in 2024 was 92.43 (year) or 7.70 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Darwen West were around 1,283 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.78 (year) or 7.65 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darwen West)CrimesRank (Darwen West)CrimesRank (Darwen West)
Blackburn Central323 13,758 13,546 1
Audley & Queen's Park144 21,864 21,696 2
Darwen East135 41,679 31,587 3
Ewood138 31,623 41,481 4
Shear Brow & Corporation Park105 81,435 51,278 6
Mill Hill & Moorgate115 51,328 61,102 9
Little Harwood & Whitebirk114 61,141 91,211 7
Wensley Fold111 71,040 10923 10
Blackburn South East91 101,263 81,208 8
Roe Lee80 11850 11787 11
Blackburn South & Lower Darwen77 12823 12733 12
Bastwell & Daisyfield68 13674 13652 13
Darwen South59 15660 14584 14
Livesey with Pleasington59 14593 15515 15
Billinge & Beardwood28 17436 16457 16
West Pennine45 16435 17300 17

Darwen West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 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 Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 202411
July 20243
June 202438
May 20242

A total of 489 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202532
March 202527
February 202526
January 202531
December 202442
November 202437
October 202440
September 202438
August 202420
July 202440
June 202492
May 202434

A total of 433 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202530
March 202541
February 202523
January 202527
December 202418
November 202412
October 202454
September 202427
August 202433
July 202429
June 202468
May 202441

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 202511
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 202411
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
November 20248
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
September 202411
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20258
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20249
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Darwen West in May 2025

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

1. Church Bank Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Arch Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bridge Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
5. Leven Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
6. Green Street East (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wellington Fold (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Wood Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sunnymere Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other theft1

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