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 July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darwen South crime rate of 2.58 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-47.62% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Darwen South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Field with total crimes: 5
  • Sudell Road with total crimes: 4
  • Portland 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 July 2025 the Darwen South has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 2.58 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darwen South)CrimesRank (Darwen South)CrimesRank (Darwen South)
Blackburn Central341 13,758 13,546 1
Audley & Queen's Park152 21,864 21,696 2
Darwen East151 31,679 31,587 3
Ewood113 61,623 41,481 4
Shear Brow & Corporation Park119 41,435 51,278 6
Darwen West101 81,292 71,283 5
Mill Hill & Moorgate119 51,328 61,102 9
Little Harwood & Whitebirk111 71,141 91,211 7
Blackburn South East94 101,263 81,208 8
Wensley Fold97 91,040 10923 10
Roe Lee67 12850 11787 11
Blackburn South & Lower Darwen79 11823 12733 12
Bastwell & Daisyfield50 14674 13652 13
Livesey with Pleasington55 13593 15515 15
West Pennine43 15435 17300 17
Billinge & Beardwood37 17436 16457 16

Darwen South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20252
March 20252
December 20244
November 20241

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202521
May 202515
April 202523
March 202512
February 20258
January 202523
December 202421
November 202413
October 202421
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20258
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202517
May 202528
April 202527
March 202521
February 202516
January 202525
December 202418
November 202415
October 202418
September 202428
August 202416

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20257
March 20258
February 20256
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
August 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20246
September 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20243
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Darwen South in July 2025

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

1. Green Field (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sudell Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Portland Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Huntington Drive (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Cranberry Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Park Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Whitehall Street (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Spring Vale Garden Village (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Cranberry Chase (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Grimshaw Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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