Crime Rate in Wensley Fold: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wensley Fold

The total recorded crimes in Wensley Fold, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in May 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wensley Fold crime rate of 2.58 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 Wensley Fold, encompassing approximately 43,058 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (65.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
Wensley Fold Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Adelaide Terrace with total crimes: 8
  • Midsummer Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Wensley Fold?

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

  • Relative to Blackburn with Darwen:

    • In 2024, Wensley Fold demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1040 crimes compared to 1229.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wensley Fold recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

    • In 2023, Wensley Fold had fewer crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 923 crimes compared to 1,138. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wensley Fold recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wensley Fold Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wensley Fold has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 2.58 ranking 7th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Wensley Fold crimes were 1,040. The crime rate of Wensley Fold in 2024 was 24.15 (year) or 2.01 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wensley Fold were around 923 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.44 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wensley Fold)CrimesRank (Wensley Fold)CrimesRank (Wensley Fold)
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
Little Harwood & Whitebirk114 61,141 91,211 7
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

Wensley Fold Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 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 (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 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 (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 318 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202530
March 202525
February 202515
January 202521
December 202422
November 202416
October 202418
September 202426
August 202431
July 202424
June 202434
May 202432

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
August 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 484 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202529
March 202537
February 202536
January 202536
December 202426
November 202433
October 202450
September 202434
August 202423
July 202434
June 202468
May 202430

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 202511
January 20254
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 20254
February 20257
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Wensley Fold in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
2. Adelaide Terrace (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Midsummer Street (Map)
Total6
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Rolleston Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Hope Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Livingstone Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Ada Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Higher Witton Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pleasington Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
10. Cheetham Street (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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