Crime Rate in Audley & Queen's Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Audley & Queen's Park

The total recorded crimes in Audley & Queen's Park, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in May 2025 are around 144 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Audley & Queen's Park crime rate of 3.25 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 Audley & Queen's Park, encompassing approximately 44,278 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (13.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-22.41% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
Audley & Queen's Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pankhurst Close with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Rivington Close with total crimes: 7

How safe is Audley & Queen's Park?

To understand the safety of Audley & Queen's Park, we need to analyze Audley & Queen's Park crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Blackburn with Darwen:

    • In 2024, Audley & Queen's Park reported a higher crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,864 crimes compared to 1,229. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Audley & Queen's Park witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

    • In 2023, Audley & Queen's Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,696 crimes compared to 1,138. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Audley & Queen's Park witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blackburn with Darwen, Audley & Queen's Park has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Audley & Queen's Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Audley & Queen's Park has recorded 144 crimes with crime rate of 3.25 ranking 2th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Audley & Queen's Park crimes were 1,864. The crime rate of Audley & Queen's Park in 2024 was 42.10 (year) or 3.51 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Audley & Queen's Park were around 1,696 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.30 (year) or 3.19 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Audley & Queen's Park)CrimesRank (Audley & Queen's Park)CrimesRank (Audley & Queen's Park)
Blackburn Central323 13,758 13,546 1
Darwen East135 41,679 31,587 3
Ewood138 31,623 41,481 4
Darwen West94 91,292 71,283 5
Shear Brow & Corporation Park105 81,435 51,278 6
Mill Hill & Moorgate115 51,328 61,102 9
Little Harwood & Whitebirk114 61,141 91,211 7
Wensley Fold111 71,040 10923 10
Blackburn South East91 101,263 81,208 8
Roe Lee80 11850 11787 11
Blackburn South & Lower Darwen77 12823 12733 12
Bastwell & Daisyfield68 13674 13652 13
Darwen South59 15660 14584 14
Livesey with Pleasington59 14593 15515 15
Billinge & Beardwood28 17436 16457 16
West Pennine45 16435 17300 17

Audley & Queen's Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 753 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202552
March 202553
February 202545
January 202541
December 202451
November 202464
October 202463
September 202461
August 202446
July 202461
June 2024104
May 202453

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20248
August 20246
July 20248
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 202514
February 20255
January 202510
December 202413
November 20249
October 202412
September 202412
August 202412
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20256
March 202510
February 202510
January 202510
December 20246
November 202414
October 20245
September 20247
August 202410
July 202411
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 202511
February 20259
January 20251
December 20248
November 20247
October 202410
September 20249
August 20241
July 20249
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 544 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202558
March 202542
February 202538
January 202522
December 202425
November 202431
October 202442
September 202451
August 202446
July 202430
June 202466
May 202448

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Audley & Queen's Park in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Audley & Queen's Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Pankhurst Close (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Rivington Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Valley Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Cherry Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Queens Park Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Dover Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
8. Delph Approach (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
9. St Margarets Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
10. Besant Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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