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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 157 |
| January 2026 | 232 |
| December 2025 | 349 |
| November 2025 | 372 |
| October 2025 | 470 |
| September 2025 | 416 |
| August 2025 | 565 |
| July 2025 | 555 |
| June 2025 | 514 |
| May 2025 | 520 |
| April 2025 | 564 |
| March 2025 | 482 |
| February 2025 | 379 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 89 |
| November 2025 | 94 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 83 |
| August 2025 | 93 |
| July 2025 | 79 |
| June 2025 | 70 |
| May 2025 | 102 |
| April 2025 | 73 |
| March 2025 | 79 |
| February 2025 | 92 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
| July 2025 | 35 |
| June 2025 | 34 |
| May 2025 | 35 |
| April 2025 | 39 |
| March 2025 | 37 |
| February 2025 | 22 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
| July 2025 | 35 |
| June 2025 | 34 |
| May 2025 | 44 |
| April 2025 | 38 |
| March 2025 | 33 |
| February 2025 | 36 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 106 |
| January 2026 | 102 |
| December 2025 | 107 |
| November 2025 | 84 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 107 |
| August 2025 | 106 |
| July 2025 | 119 |
| June 2025 | 111 |
| May 2025 | 123 |
| April 2025 | 129 |
| March 2025 | 128 |
| February 2025 | 82 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 42 |
| July 2025 | 37 |
| June 2025 | 43 |
| May 2025 | 34 |
| April 2025 | 37 |
| March 2025 | 45 |
| February 2025 | 64 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 5 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 11 |
| July 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 6 |
| May 2025 | 7 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
| August 2025 | 19 |
| July 2025 | 14 |
| June 2025 | 15 |
| May 2025 | 19 |
| April 2025 | 16 |
| March 2025 | 22 |
| February 2025 | 10 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 73 |
| January 2026 | 79 |
| December 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 83 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 89 |
| August 2025 | 78 |
| July 2025 | 95 |
| June 2025 | 89 |
| May 2025 | 93 |
| April 2025 | 81 |
| March 2025 | 85 |
| February 2025 | 87 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
| July 2025 | 15 |
| June 2025 | 10 |
| May 2025 | 9 |
| April 2025 | 17 |
| March 2025 | 7 |
| February 2025 | 16 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 90 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 64 |
| November 2025 | 83 |
| October 2025 | 92 |
| September 2025 | 93 |
| August 2025 | 118 |
| July 2025 | 86 |
| June 2025 | 88 |
| May 2025 | 82 |
| April 2025 | 84 |
| March 2025 | 118 |
| February 2025 | 98 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 7 |
| July 2025 | 8 |
| June 2025 | 9 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 6 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 73 |
| December 2025 | 75 |
| November 2025 | 71 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 79 |
| August 2025 | 92 |
| July 2025 | 92 |
| June 2025 | 91 |
| May 2025 | 103 |
| April 2025 | 93 |
| March 2025 | 87 |
| February 2025 | 92 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 493 |
| January 2026 | 543 |
| December 2025 | 561 |
| November 2025 | 539 |
| October 2025 | 522 |
| September 2025 | 476 |
| August 2025 | 564 |
| July 2025 | 594 |
| June 2025 | 556 |
| May 2025 | 613 |
| April 2025 | 504 |
| March 2025 | 585 |
| February 2025 | 458 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Blackburn with Darwen postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 38 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 18 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Total | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |