Crime Rate in Darwen West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darwen West

The total recorded crimes in Darwen West, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in July 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darwen West crime rate of 7.23 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 West, encompassing approximately 13,978 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Darwen West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Bank Street with total crimes: 6
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 5
  • Crewdson Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Darwen West?

To understand the safety of Darwen West, we need to analyze Darwen West 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 West reported a higher crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,292 crimes compared to 1,229. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Darwen West witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

    • In 2023, Darwen West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,283 crimes compared to 1,138. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Darwen West witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Darwen West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Darwen West has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 7.23 ranking 8th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Darwen West crimes were 1,292. The crime rate of Darwen West in 2024 was 92.43 (year) or 7.70 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Darwen West were around 1,283 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.78 (year) or 7.65 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darwen West)CrimesRank (Darwen West)CrimesRank (Darwen West)
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
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
Darwen South40 16660 14584 14
West Pennine43 15435 17300 17
Billinge & Beardwood37 17436 16457 16

Darwen West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 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 Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 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 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 357 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202528
May 202530
April 202530
March 202541
February 202523
January 202527
December 202418
November 202412
October 202454
September 202427
August 202433

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202542
May 202530
April 202532
March 202527
February 202526
January 202531
December 202442
November 202437
October 202440
September 202438
August 202420

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20253
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 202411
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 202514
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 202411

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 202511
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20258
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
November 20248
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Darwen West in July 2025

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

1. Church Bank Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Crewdson Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Hodder Grove (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Granville Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Springfield Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Douglas Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Green Street East (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Bridge Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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