Crime Rate in Darwen East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darwen East

The total recorded crimes in Darwen East, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in May 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darwen East crime rate of 4.56 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 Darwen East, encompassing approximately 29,595 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (4.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-2.86% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Darwen East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anyon Street with total crimes: 8
  • Lord Street with total crimes: 6
  • Tudor Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Darwen East?

To understand the safety of Darwen East, we need to analyze Darwen 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, Darwen East reported a higher crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,679 crimes compared to 1,229. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Darwen East witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

    • In 2023, Darwen East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,587 crimes compared to 1,138. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Darwen East witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Darwen East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Darwen East has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 4.56 ranking 4th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Darwen East crimes were 1,679. The crime rate of Darwen East in 2024 was 56.73 (year) or 4.73 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Darwen East were around 1,587 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.62 (year) or 4.47 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darwen East)CrimesRank (Darwen East)CrimesRank (Darwen East)
Blackburn Central323 13,758 13,546 1
Audley & Queen's Park144 21,864 21,696 2
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

Darwen East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

July 2024 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 35 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (126 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20259
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202514
March 202518
February 20258
January 202515
December 202416
November 202417
October 202412
September 20249
August 20246
July 20242
June 202418
May 202418

A total of 719 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202547
March 202554
February 202531
January 202542
December 202442
November 202466
October 202448
September 202458
August 202435
July 202461
June 2024126
May 202460

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 476 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202535
March 202530
February 202537
January 202529
December 202430
November 202430
October 202451
September 202425
August 202436
July 202435
June 202464
May 202440

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 20243
August 202410
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 58 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20259
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 5 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
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 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
October 20241

High Crime Locations Darwen East in May 2025

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

1. Anyon Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Lord Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Tudor Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Blackburn Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Sandringham Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Falcon Avenue (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Shoplifting2
7. Kay Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Gifford Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pitville Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Frances Street (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1

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