Crime Rate in Ewood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ewood

The total recorded crimes in Ewood, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in July 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ewood crime rate of 5.30 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 Ewood, encompassing approximately 21,304 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-2.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-25.64% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Ewood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Lyndhurst Road with total crimes: 8
  • Lynthorpe Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Ewood?

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

  • Relative to Blackburn with Darwen:

    • In 2024, Ewood reported a higher crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,623 crimes compared to 1,229. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ewood witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

    • In 2023, Ewood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,481 crimes compared to 1,138. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ewood witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ewood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ewood has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 5.30 ranking 6th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Ewood crimes were 1,623. The crime rate of Ewood in 2024 was 76.18 (year) or 6.35 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ewood were around 1,481 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.52 (year) or 5.79 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ewood)CrimesRank (Ewood)CrimesRank (Ewood)
Blackburn Central341 13,758 13,546 1
Audley & Queen's Park152 21,864 21,696 2
Darwen East151 31,679 31,587 3
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

Ewood 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 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 440 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202545
May 202539
April 202531
March 202532
February 202535
January 202539
December 202423
November 202439
October 202440
September 202437
August 202436

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 202519
January 202511
December 20246
November 20244
October 202412
September 202412
August 202413

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 202510
April 20256
March 20259
February 202512
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20257
April 20259
March 20253
February 202515
January 20254
December 20243
November 20249
October 20245
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 202513
April 202514
March 20258
February 20256
January 20259
December 20244
November 202413
October 202413
September 202411
August 202414

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20258
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 406 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202539
May 202546
April 202537
March 202537
February 202527
January 202529
December 202428
November 202436
October 202425
September 202437
August 202436

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
November 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ewood in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Lyndhurst Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lynthorpe Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
4. Pritchard Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Fowler Height Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Southworth Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Bryan Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Velvet Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1

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