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 July 2025 are around 152 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Audley & Queen's Park crime rate of 3.43 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (15.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
Audley & Queen's Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pankhurst Close with total crimes: 27
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Sherwood Road with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Audley & Queen's Park has recorded 152 crimes with crime rate of 3.43 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Audley & Queen's Park)CrimesRank (Audley & Queen's Park)CrimesRank (Audley & Queen's Park)
Blackburn Central341 13,758 13,546 1
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
West Pennine43 15435 17300 17
Billinge & Beardwood37 17436 16457 16

Audley & Queen's Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 50 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 479 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 53.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202553
May 202559
April 202552
March 202553
February 202545
January 202541
December 202451
November 202464

A total of 359 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202548
May 202545
April 202558
March 202542
February 202538
January 202522
December 202425
November 202431

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202514
May 20254
April 202510
March 202514
February 20255
January 202510
December 202413
November 20249

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 202514
April 20256
March 202510
February 202510
January 202510
December 20246
November 202414

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202515
May 20258
April 20257
March 202511
February 20259
January 20251
December 20248
November 20247

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
January 20252

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20247

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251

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

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

1. Pankhurst Close (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total25
Anti-social behaviour20
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Sherwood Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Selkirk Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Dover Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pringle Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Queens Park Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
8. Delph Lane (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Patten Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Cherry Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1

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