Crime Rate in Shear Brow & Corporation Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shear Brow & Corporation Park

The total recorded crimes in Shear Brow & Corporation Park, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in March 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shear Brow & Corporation Park crime rate of 3.56 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 Shear Brow & Corporation Park, encompassing approximately 32,272 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (24.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (200.00% increase)
Shear Brow & Corporation Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Astley Gate with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17

How safe is Shear Brow & Corporation Park?

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

  • Relative to Blackburn with Darwen:

    • In 2024, Shear Brow & Corporation Park reported a higher crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,435 crimes compared to 1,229. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Shear Brow & Corporation Park witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Shear Brow & Corporation Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,278 crimes compared to 1,138. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Shear Brow & Corporation Park witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blackburn with Darwen, Shear Brow & Corporation Park has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Shear Brow & Corporation Park Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Shear Brow & Corporation Park has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 3.56 ranking 4th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Shear Brow & Corporation Park crimes were 1,435. The crime rate of Shear Brow & Corporation Park in 2024 was 44.47 (year) or 3.71 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shear Brow & Corporation Park were around 1,278 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.60 (year) or 3.30 (month) ranking 6 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
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
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

Shear Brow & Corporation Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 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 Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 345 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202515
January 202519
December 202422
November 202433
October 202448
September 202427
August 202429
July 202419
June 202450
May 202429
April 202424

A total of 483 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202533
January 202541
December 202439
November 202437
October 202432
September 202430
August 202443
July 202437
June 202472
May 202444
April 202434

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 202416
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 202412
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 202410
September 202411
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 20257
January 202514
December 202411
November 202412
October 202412
September 202422
August 20245
July 20246
June 202432
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Shear Brow & Corporation Park in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Shear Brow & Corporation Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
2. Astley Gate (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Cowan Brae (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. The Mount (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
7. Darwen Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Dandy Walk (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Gibraltar Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. London Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1

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