Crime Rate in Blackburn South East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackburn South East

The total recorded crimes in Blackburn South East, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in May 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackburn South East crime rate of 4.93 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 South East, encompassing approximately 18,443 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-18.60% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-36.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
Blackburn South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ballantrae Road with total crimes: 6
  • Bute Road with total crimes: 5
  • Dunoon Drive with total crimes: 5

How safe is Blackburn South East?

To understand the safety of Blackburn South East, we need to analyze Blackburn South East 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 South East reported a higher crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,263 crimes compared to 1,229. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Blackburn South East witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

    • In 2023, Blackburn South East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,208 crimes compared to 1,138. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Blackburn South East witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Blackburn South East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Blackburn South East has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 4.93 ranking 10th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Blackburn South East crimes were 1,263. The crime rate of Blackburn South East in 2024 was 68.48 (year) or 5.71 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blackburn South East were around 1,208 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.50 (year) or 5.46 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackburn South East)CrimesRank (Blackburn South East)CrimesRank (Blackburn South East)
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
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 South East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 296 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202530
March 202531
February 202523
January 202525
December 202411
November 202426
October 202436
September 202420
August 202433
July 202442

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202543
March 202537
February 202523
January 202534
December 202439
November 202430
October 202428
September 202425
August 202436
July 202437

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 20257
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 202413
September 20247
August 202411
July 20248

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
August 20249
July 20245

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
September 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Blackburn South East in May 2025

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

1. Ballantrae Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. Bute Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Dunoon Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
4. Brodick Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Arran Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
7. Park Lee Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Fleetwood Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Skye Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Troon Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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