WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Lancashire Constabulary Police

Blackburn Central Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Blackburn Central, localized within Blackburn with Darwen.

Safety Rating

Moderate

Crime Rate

5.65per 1k

Total Population

39,984

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences59

Shoplifting44

Anti-social Behaviour41

Public Order19

Criminal Damage & Arson16

Drug Offences13

Vehicle Crime12

Other Theft6

Robbery4

Other Crime4

Burglary4

Theft from Person3

Weapons Possession1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 24	24
On or near High Street Map	Anti-social behaviour: 7Shoplifting: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3	14
On or near Petrol Station Map	Shoplifting: 8	8
On or near Shopping Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 4Public order: 2	6
On or near Heaton Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2Other theft: 1	6
On or near Balmoral Close Map	Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2Other crime: 1	5
On or near Parking Area Map	Drugs: 3Public order: 2	5
On or near Baldwin Street Map	Shoplifting: 3Public order: 2	5
On or near Cobourg Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Yates Fold Map	Public order: 2Possession of weapons: 1	3