Crime Rate in Blackburn with Darwen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackburn with Darwen

The total recorded crimes in Blackburn with Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen in January 2025 are around 1,456 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackburn with Darwen crime rate of 9.41 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (532) incidents (8.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (373) incidents (1.63% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (97) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Blackburn with Darwen Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 26
  • Pankhurst Close with total crimes: 24
  • Astley Gate with total crimes: 18

Blackburn with Darwen Police Info:

Lancashire Constabulary

Blackburn with Darwen Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Blackburn Central (273 crimes), and the safest, West Pennine (18 crimes), is 255 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Blackburn with Darwen.

Similarly, the area of Central Blackburn (261 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden (12 crimes), with a difference of 249 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Blackburn with Darwen.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Blackburn Central273
Darwen East116
Mill Hill & Moorgate111
Ewood106
Shear Brow & Corporation Park105

Safest Wards:

Darwen South61
Bastwell & Daisyfield45
Livesey with Pleasington40
Billinge & Beardwood32
West Pennine18

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Blackburn261
Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank206
Queen's Park & Higher Croft121
Shadsworth & Intack97
Wensley Fold85

Safest Areas:

Audley48
Lammack & Revidge35
Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey34
Little Harwood33
Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden12

Blackburn with Darwen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (532 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (373 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 492 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 367 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (562 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (409 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (545 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (531 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (572 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (428 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (498 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (474 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 565 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 439 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1194 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (990 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 874 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 109.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202592
December 202473
November 202497
October 2024113
September 202490
August 202498
July 2024105
June 2024206

A total of 985 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 123.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202597
December 202497
November 2024110
October 2024133
September 2024111
August 2024116
July 202497
June 2024224

A total of 653 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 81.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202561
December 202465
November 202466
October 202474
September 202487
August 202478
July 202490
June 2024132

A total of 310 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202536
December 202444
November 202439
October 202435
September 202439
August 202427
July 202428
June 202462

A total of 141 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202511
December 202415
November 202418
October 20248
September 202412
August 202420
July 202417
June 202440

A total of 718 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 89.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202567
December 202481
November 202487
October 202480
September 202477
August 202474
July 202480
June 2024172

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
October 20247
September 20245
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248

A total of 370 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 46.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202544
December 202431
November 202445
October 202438
September 202455
August 202436
July 202445
June 202476

A total of 915 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 114.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202589
December 202497
November 202494
October 2024108
September 2024119
August 202498
July 2024102
June 2024208

A total of 407 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 50.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202536
December 202423
November 202446
October 202450
September 202450
August 202440
July 202444
June 2024118

A total of 4035 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 504.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 990 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025373
December 2024367
November 2024409
October 2024531
September 2024428
August 2024498
July 2024439
June 2024990

A total of 99 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202512
December 20249
November 20246
October 202414
September 202410
August 202416
July 202414
June 202418

A total of 4936 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 617.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1194 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025532
December 2024492
November 2024562
October 2024545
September 2024572
August 2024474
July 2024565
June 20241194

High Crime Locations Blackburn with Darwen in January 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1
2. Pankhurst Close (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences17
Criminal damage and arson5
Theft from the person1
Possession of weapons1
3. Astley Gate (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order1
Drugs1
Burglary1
4. Thornley Avenue (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4

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