Crime Rate in Little Harwood & Whitebirk: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Little Harwood & Whitebirk

The total recorded crimes in Little Harwood & Whitebirk, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in May 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little Harwood & Whitebirk crime rate of 4.22 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 Little Harwood & Whitebirk, encompassing approximately 26,993 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
Little Harwood & Whitebirk Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thornley Avenue with total crimes: 21
  • A679 with total crimes: 8
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 6

How safe is Little Harwood & Whitebirk?

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

  • Relative to Blackburn with Darwen:

    • In 2024, Little Harwood & Whitebirk demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1141 crimes compared to 1229.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Little Harwood & Whitebirk experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,211 crimes compared to 1,138. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Little Harwood & Whitebirk witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blackburn with Darwen, Little Harwood & Whitebirk has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Little Harwood & Whitebirk Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Little Harwood & Whitebirk has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 4.22 ranking 6th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Little Harwood & Whitebirk crimes were 1,141. The crime rate of Little Harwood & Whitebirk in 2024 was 42.27 (year) or 3.52 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Little Harwood & Whitebirk were around 1,211 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.86 (year) or 3.74 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Little Harwood & Whitebirk)CrimesRank (Little Harwood & Whitebirk)CrimesRank (Little Harwood & Whitebirk)
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
Darwen West94 91,292 71,283 5
Shear Brow & Corporation Park105 81,435 51,278 6
Mill Hill & Moorgate115 51,328 61,102 9
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

Little Harwood & Whitebirk Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 283 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202520
March 202514
February 202528
January 202511
December 202410
November 202421
October 202429
September 202423
August 202418
July 202416
June 202446
May 202417

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20251
March 20259
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 445 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202533
March 202538
February 202529
January 202520
December 202415
November 202425
October 202433
September 202435
August 202424
July 202428
June 202480
May 202443

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20255
March 202510
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 202511
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 202410
August 202417
July 20248
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Little Harwood & Whitebirk in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Little Harwood & Whitebirk postcode area is presented below.

1. Thornley Avenue (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Public order1
2. A679 (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Fountains Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Surrey Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Hamer Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Fecitt Brow (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. St Stephen'S Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Worcester Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Eagle Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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