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 March 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mill Hill & Moorgate crime rate of 4.13 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Mill Hill & Moorgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hertford Street with total crimes: 8
  • Stanley Range with total crimes: 5
  • Bentham Road with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 March 2025 the Mill Hill & Moorgate has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 4.13 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackburn with Darwen)CrimesRank (Blackburn with Darwen)CrimesRank (Blackburn with Darwen)
Blackburn Central360 13,758 13,546 1
Audley & Queen's Park150 21,864 21,696 2
Darwen East142 31,679 31,587 3
Ewood110 51,623 41,481 4
Shear Brow & Corporation Park115 41,435 51,278 6
Darwen West107 61,292 71,283 5
Little Harwood & Whitebirk84 101,141 91,211 7
Blackburn South East93 91,263 81,208 8
Wensley Fold96 81,040 10923 10
Roe Lee69 11850 11787 11
Blackburn South & Lower Darwen67 12823 12733 12
Bastwell & Daisyfield53 14674 13652 13
Darwen South54 13660 14584 14
Livesey with Pleasington45 15593 15515 15
Billinge & Beardwood31 17436 16457 16
West Pennine34 16435 17300 17

Mill Hill & Moorgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (78 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 418 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202522
January 202530
December 202432
November 202428
October 202424
September 202427
August 202445
July 202428
June 202478
May 202439
April 202434

A total of 536 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202530
January 202542
December 202454
November 202438
October 202437
September 202435
August 202438
July 202446
June 202482
May 202442
April 202446

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20249
September 202410
August 202415
July 20243
June 202422
May 202410
April 20249

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20256
December 20248
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Mill Hill & Moorgate in March 2025

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

1. Hertford Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Stanley Range (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
3. Bentham Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Stephen Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bunkers Hill Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
6. Morley Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Broomfield Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Waterloo Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Beaumaris Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
10. Elim Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1

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