Crime Rate in Blackburn Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackburn Central

The total recorded crimes in Blackburn Central, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in May 2025 are around 323 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackburn Central crime rate of 8.08 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 Central, encompassing approximately 39,984 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (97) incidents (-12.61% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (39.13% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Blackburn Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • High Street with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15

How safe is Blackburn Central?

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

  • Relative to Blackburn with Darwen:

    • In 2024, Blackburn Central reported a higher crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 3,758 crimes compared to 1,229. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Blackburn Central witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

    • In 2023, Blackburn Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 3,546 crimes compared to 1,138. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Blackburn Central witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blackburn with Darwen, Blackburn Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Blackburn Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Blackburn Central has recorded 323 crimes with crime rate of 8.08 ranking 1th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Blackburn Central crimes were 3,758. The crime rate of Blackburn Central in 2024 was 93.99 (year) or 7.83 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blackburn Central were around 3,546 crimes with yearly crime rate of 88.68 (year) or 7.39 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackburn Central)CrimesRank (Blackburn Central)CrimesRank (Blackburn Central)
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
Billinge & Beardwood28 17436 16457 16
West Pennine45 16435 17300 17

Blackburn Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (97 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (96 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (111 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (69 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (106 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (105 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 67 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 72 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (88 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (79 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (97 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (78 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (93 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (65 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (94 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (67 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 74 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (178 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (160 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (103 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (97 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 238 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202517
March 202522
February 202512
January 202519
December 202410
November 202418
October 202411
September 202417
August 202418
July 202421
June 202434
May 202421

A total of 188 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 202513
February 202511
January 202510
December 202413
November 202415
October 202414
September 202412
August 202413
July 202416
June 202432
May 202413

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 1206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 92.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202597
April 2025111
March 2025106
February 202567
January 202570
December 202474
November 202488
October 202497
September 202465
August 202494
July 202474
June 2024160
May 2024103

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 202510
February 20254
January 202515
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 202412
August 20246
July 20249
June 202412
May 202413

A total of 1162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 89.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202596
April 202569
March 2025105
February 202572
January 202574
December 202472
November 202479
October 202478
September 202493
August 202467
July 202482
June 2024178
May 202497

A total of 217 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202510
March 202520
February 202510
January 202515
December 202416
November 20248
October 202418
September 202417
August 202418
July 202421
June 202422
May 202422

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 616 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202537
March 202555
February 202543
January 202541
December 202457
November 202444
October 202460
September 202456
August 202430
July 202437
June 202486
May 202433

A total of 119 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 20257
February 202512
January 20256
December 202416
November 20244
October 202412
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 71 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 202511
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 202424
May 202410

High Crime Locations Blackburn Central in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. High Street (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting5
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Islington (Map)
Total8
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Swift Close (Map)
Total8
Burglary2
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
7. Yates Fold (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Havelock Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
9. Byrom Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Langden Brook Square (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1

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