Crime Rate in Billinge & Beardwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Billinge & Beardwood

The total recorded crimes in Billinge & Beardwood, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Billinge & Beardwood crime rate of 1.42 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 Billinge & Beardwood, encompassing approximately 19,731 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Billinge & Beardwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ottawa Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hayfield with total crimes: 2
  • St Silas'S Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Billinge & Beardwood?

To understand the safety of Billinge & Beardwood, we need to analyze Billinge & Beardwood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Blackburn with Darwen:

    • In 2024, Billinge & Beardwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 436 crimes compared to 1229.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Billinge & Beardwood recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

    • In 2023, Billinge & Beardwood had fewer crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 457 crimes compared to 1,138. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Billinge & Beardwood recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blackburn with Darwen, Billinge & Beardwood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Billinge & Beardwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Billinge & Beardwood has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 1.42 ranking 17th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Billinge & Beardwood crimes were 436. The crime rate of Billinge & Beardwood in 2024 was 22.10 (year) or 1.84 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Billinge & Beardwood were around 457 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.16 (year) or 1.93 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Billinge & Beardwood)CrimesRank (Billinge & Beardwood)CrimesRank (Billinge & Beardwood)
Blackburn Central323 13,758 13,546 1
Audley & Queen's Park144 21,864 21,696 2
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
West Pennine45 16435 17300 17

Billinge & Beardwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202513
March 20259
February 20256
January 202513
December 20249
November 202411
October 202411
September 20248
August 202414
July 20249
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202518
March 202514
February 20256
January 20256
December 202410
November 20244
October 202414
September 202412
August 20249
July 202411
June 202440
May 202426

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 202411
July 20243
May 20245

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
October 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Billinge & Beardwood in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Billinge & Beardwood postcode area is presented below.

1. Ottawa Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Hayfield (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
3. St Silas'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Lynwood Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrel Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Whinney Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Saint Lawrence Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Barker Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ontario Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Edmonton Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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