Crime Rate in Ewood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ewood

The total recorded crimes in Ewood, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in May 2025 are around 138 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ewood crime rate of 6.48 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 Ewood, encompassing approximately 21,304 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (24.32% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (25.81% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
Ewood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Heys Close with total crimes: 11
  • Charles Street with total crimes: 10

How safe is Ewood?

To understand the safety of Ewood, we need to analyze Ewood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Blackburn with Darwen:

    • In 2024, Ewood reported a higher crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,623 crimes compared to 1,229. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ewood witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

    • In 2023, Ewood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,481 crimes compared to 1,138. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ewood witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ewood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ewood has recorded 138 crimes with crime rate of 6.48 ranking 3th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Ewood crimes were 1,623. The crime rate of Ewood in 2024 was 76.18 (year) or 6.35 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ewood were around 1,481 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.52 (year) or 5.79 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ewood)CrimesRank (Ewood)CrimesRank (Ewood)
Blackburn Central323 13,758 13,546 1
Audley & Queen's Park144 21,864 21,696 2
Darwen East135 41,679 31,587 3
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

Ewood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 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 (36 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 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (84 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20248
August 20245
July 202415
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 512 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202531
March 202532
February 202535
January 202539
December 202423
November 202439
October 202440
September 202437
August 202436
July 202431
June 202492
May 202438

A total of 499 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202537
March 202537
February 202527
January 202529
December 202428
November 202436
October 202425
September 202437
August 202436
July 202442
June 202484
May 202435

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 202422
May 20245

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20253
February 202515
January 20254
December 20243
November 20249
October 20245
September 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 154 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 20258
February 20256
January 20259
December 20244
November 202413
October 202413
September 202411
August 202414
July 202411
June 202426
May 202412

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20259
February 202512
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
November 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 202519
January 202511
December 20246
November 20244
October 202412
September 202412
August 202413
July 202421
June 202430
May 20247

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Ewood in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Heys Close (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Charles Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Lynthorpe Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Albion Street (Map)
Total6
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ivy Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
8. Woodbury Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Longshaw Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Wolseley Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Public order1

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