Crime Rate in Mill Hill & Moorgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mill Hill & Moorgate

The total recorded crimes in Mill Hill & Moorgate, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in July 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mill Hill & Moorgate crime rate of 4.77 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 Mill Hill & Moorgate, encompassing approximately 24,959 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (74.07% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Mill Hill & Moorgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foxstones Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Railton Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Bunkers Hill Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Mill Hill & Moorgate?

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

  • Relative to Blackburn with Darwen:

    • In 2024, Mill Hill & Moorgate reported a higher crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,328 crimes compared to 1,229. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Mill Hill & Moorgate witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

    • In 2023, Mill Hill & Moorgate had fewer crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,102 crimes compared to 1,138. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mill Hill & Moorgate Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Mill Hill & Moorgate has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 4.77 ranking 5th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Mill Hill & Moorgate crimes were 1,328. The crime rate of Mill Hill & Moorgate in 2024 was 53.21 (year) or 4.43 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mill Hill & Moorgate were around 1,102 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.15 (year) or 3.68 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mill Hill & Moorgate)CrimesRank (Mill Hill & Moorgate)CrimesRank (Mill Hill & Moorgate)
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
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

Mill Hill & Moorgate 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 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 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 (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 202512
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20249
September 202410
August 202415

A total of 371 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202530
May 202537
April 202533
March 202531
February 202522
January 202530
December 202432
November 202428
October 202424
September 202427
August 202445

A total of 472 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202527
May 202541
April 202537
March 202546
February 202530
January 202542
December 202454
November 202438
October 202437
September 202435
August 202438

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20257
January 20256
December 20248
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20255
December 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Mill Hill & Moorgate in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Mill Hill & Moorgate postcode area is presented below.

1. Foxstones Crescent (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Railton Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
3. Bunkers Hill Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Broomfield Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. New Wellington Street (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St James' Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Woodfield Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
8. Stirling Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Park Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
10. Cartmel Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4

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