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 March 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wensley Fold crime rate of 2.23 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (2.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Wensley Fold Crime Hotspots

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

  • Granville Road with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Livingstone Road with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wensley Fold has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 2.23 ranking 8th 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.

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
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

Wensley Fold Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 280 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 432 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202536
January 202536
December 202426
November 202433
October 202450
September 202434
August 202423
July 202434
June 202468
May 202430
April 202425

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
April 20241

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

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Granville Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Livingstone Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
4. Alma Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Hope Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Burlington Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pleasington Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Denville Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Midsummer Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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