Crime Rate in Blackburn with Darwen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackburn with Darwen

The total recorded crimes in Blackburn with Darwen, UK in February 2026 are around 1,232 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackburn with Darwen crime rate of 7.96 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 Blackburn with Darwen, encompassing approximately 154,741 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (493) incidents (-9.21% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (157) incidents (-32.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (106) incidents (3.92% increase)
Blackburn with Darwen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pankhurst Close with total crimes: 38
  • Thornley Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • High Street with total crimes: 14

Blackburn with Darwen Police Info:

Lancashire Constabulary

Blackburn with Darwen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 493 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 157 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (543 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (232 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 561 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 349 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (539 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (372 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (522 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (470 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (476 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (416 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (565 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (564 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 594 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 555 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (556 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (514 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (613 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (520 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (564 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (504 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (585 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (482 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 458 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 379 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5575 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 428.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 565 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026157
January 2026232
December 2025349
November 2025372
October 2025470
September 2025416
August 2025565
July 2025555
June 2025514
May 2025520
April 2025564
March 2025482
February 2025379

A total of 1090 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 83.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202682
January 202678
December 202589
November 202594
October 202576
September 202583
August 202593
July 202579
June 202570
May 2025102
April 202573
March 202579
February 202592

A total of 487 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202648
January 202629
December 202529
November 202544
October 202550
September 202541
August 202544
July 202535
June 202534
May 202535
April 202539
March 202537
February 202522

A total of 521 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202644
January 202651
December 202553
November 202549
October 202548
September 202530
August 202526
July 202535
June 202534
May 202544
April 202538
March 202533
February 202536

A total of 1400 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 107.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026106
January 2026102
December 2025107
November 202584
October 202596
September 2025107
August 2025106
July 2025119
June 2025111
May 2025123
April 2025129
March 2025128
February 202582

A total of 496 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.15 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202629
January 202643
December 202526
November 202531
October 202531
September 202534
August 202542
July 202537
June 202543
May 202534
April 202537
March 202545
February 202564

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
November 20254
October 20255
September 20253
August 202511
July 20255
June 20256
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 194 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20268
December 202521
November 202513
October 202513
September 202511
August 202519
July 202514
June 202515
May 202519
April 202516
March 202522
February 202510

A total of 1088 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 83.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202673
January 202679
December 202568
November 202583
October 202588
September 202589
August 202578
July 202595
June 202589
May 202593
April 202581
March 202585
February 202587

A total of 153 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20267
December 20257
November 20258
October 20258
September 202517
August 202521
July 202515
June 202510
May 20259
April 202517
March 20257
February 202516

A total of 1155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 88.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202690
January 202659
December 202564
November 202583
October 202592
September 202593
August 2025118
July 202586
June 202588
May 202582
April 202584
March 2025118
February 202598

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20265
December 20253
November 20259
October 20257
September 20255
August 20257
July 20258
June 20259
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 1100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 84.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202678
January 202673
December 202575
November 202571
October 202574
September 202579
August 202592
July 202592
June 202591
May 2025103
April 202593
March 202587
February 202592

A total of 7008 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 539.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 613 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026493
January 2026543
December 2025561
November 2025539
October 2025522
September 2025476
August 2025564
July 2025594
June 2025556
May 2025613
April 2025504
March 2025585
February 2025458

High Crime Locations Blackburn with Darwen in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Blackburn with Darwen postcode area is presented below.

1. Pankhurst Close (Map)
Total38
Violence and sexual offences31
Theft from the person2
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Other theft1
Drugs1
2. Thornley Avenue (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
3. High Street (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
5. Astley Gate (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
Drugs1
Bicycle theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Burglary1

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