Crime Rate in Darwen South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darwen South

The total recorded crimes in Darwen South, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darwen South crime rate of 3.81 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 South, encompassing approximately 15,485 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Darwen South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bentley Street with total crimes: 5
  • Hampden Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Alfred Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Darwen South?

To understand the safety of Darwen South, we need to analyze Darwen South 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 South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 660 crimes compared to 1229.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Darwen South recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

    • In 2023, Darwen South had fewer crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 584 crimes compared to 1,138. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Darwen South recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Darwen South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Darwen South has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 3.81 ranking 15th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Darwen South crimes were 660. The crime rate of Darwen South in 2024 was 42.62 (year) or 3.55 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Darwen South were around 584 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.71 (year) or 3.14 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darwen South)CrimesRank (Darwen South)CrimesRank (Darwen South)
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
Livesey with Pleasington59 14593 15515 15
Billinge & Beardwood28 17436 16457 16
West Pennine45 16435 17300 17

Darwen South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202527
March 202521
February 202516
January 202525
December 202418
November 202415
October 202418
September 202428
August 202416
July 202418
June 202450
May 202424

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 202410
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202523
March 202512
February 20258
January 202523
December 202421
November 202413
October 202421
September 20249
August 202411
July 202410
June 202422
May 202417

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20258
February 20256
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
December 20244
November 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20246
September 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20243
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Darwen South in May 2025

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

1. Bentley Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Hampden Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Alfred Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sudell Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Spring Vale Garden Village (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Thompson Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Junction Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Sidings (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Ashton Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Highfield Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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