Crime Rate in West Pennine: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Pennine

The total recorded crimes in West Pennine, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in July 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Pennine crime rate of 32.39 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 West Pennine, encompassing approximately 1,327 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
West Pennine Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackburn Road with total crimes: 5
  • Trash Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is West Pennine?

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

  • Relative to Blackburn with Darwen:

    • In 2024, West Pennine demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 435 crimes compared to 1229.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Pennine recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

    • In 2023, West Pennine had fewer crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 300 crimes compared to 1,138. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Pennine recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Pennine Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the West Pennine has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 32.39 ranking 15th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total West Pennine crimes were 435. The crime rate of West Pennine in 2024 was 327.68 (year) or 27.31 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Pennine were around 300 crimes with yearly crime rate of 225.99 (year) or 18.83 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Pennine)CrimesRank (West Pennine)CrimesRank (West Pennine)
Blackburn Central341 13,758 13,546 1
Audley & Queen's Park152 21,864 21,696 2
Darwen East151 31,679 31,587 3
Ewood113 61,623 41,481 4
Shear Brow & Corporation Park119 41,435 51,278 6
Darwen West101 81,292 71,283 5
Mill Hill & Moorgate119 51,328 61,102 9
Little Harwood & Whitebirk111 71,141 91,211 7
Blackburn South East94 101,263 81,208 8
Wensley Fold97 91,040 10923 10
Roe Lee67 12850 11787 11
Blackburn South & Lower Darwen79 11823 12733 12
Bastwell & Daisyfield50 14674 13652 13
Livesey with Pleasington55 13593 15515 15
Darwen South40 16660 14584 14
Billinge & Beardwood37 17436 16457 16

West Pennine Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20258
May 202518
April 202513
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 20249
November 20246
October 20246
September 202412
August 202415

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
April 20257
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 202512
April 202513
March 202513
February 202510
January 20257
December 20249
November 202410
October 20249
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations West Pennine in July 2025

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

1. Blackburn Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Trash Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. South View (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
5. Roman Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bank Fold Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Long Hey Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Belthorn Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Chanters Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Long Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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