Crime Rate in Roe Lee: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Roe Lee

The total recorded crimes in Roe Lee, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in March 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roe Lee crime rate of 4.92 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 Roe Lee, encompassing approximately 14,031 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
Roe Lee Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pearl Close with total crimes: 7
  • Opal Street with total crimes: 6
  • Jasper Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Roe Lee?

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

  • Relative to Blackburn with Darwen:

    • In 2024, Roe Lee demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 850 crimes compared to 1229.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Roe Lee recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Roe Lee had fewer crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 787 crimes compared to 1,138. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Roe Lee recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blackburn with Darwen, Roe Lee has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Roe Lee Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Roe Lee has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 4.92 ranking 11th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Roe Lee crimes were 850. The crime rate of Roe Lee in 2024 was 60.58 (year) or 5.05 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Roe Lee were around 787 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.09 (year) or 4.67 (month) ranking 11 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
Mill Hill & Moorgate103 71,328 61,102 9
Little Harwood & Whitebirk84 101,141 91,211 7
Blackburn South East93 91,263 81,208 8
Wensley Fold96 81,040 10923 10
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

Roe Lee Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (41 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (44 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202512
January 202515
December 202421
November 202424
October 202412
September 202424
August 202410
July 202419
June 202412
May 202425
April 202417

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202515
January 202516
December 202415
November 202413
October 202414
September 20249
August 202418
July 202418
June 202444
May 202410
April 202418

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 247 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202530
January 202526
December 202417
November 202441
October 202423
September 202414
August 202420
July 202421
June 202412
May 202415
April 202412

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202512
January 20251
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Roe Lee in March 2025

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

1. Pearl Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Opal Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Jasper Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Emerald Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Peridot Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gretna Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
10. Sapphire Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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