Crime Rate in Livesey with Pleasington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Livesey with Pleasington

The total recorded crimes in Livesey with Pleasington, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Livesey with Pleasington crime rate of 5.32 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 Livesey with Pleasington, encompassing approximately 11,097 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Livesey with Pleasington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gladstone Terrace with total crimes: 9
  • Pleasington Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Millwood Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Livesey with Pleasington?

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

  • Relative to Blackburn with Darwen:

    • In 2024, Livesey with Pleasington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 593 crimes compared to 1229.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Livesey with Pleasington recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

    • In 2023, Livesey with Pleasington had fewer crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 515 crimes compared to 1,138. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Livesey with Pleasington recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Livesey with Pleasington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Livesey with Pleasington has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 5.32 ranking 14th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Livesey with Pleasington crimes were 593. The crime rate of Livesey with Pleasington in 2024 was 53.43 (year) or 4.45 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Livesey with Pleasington were around 515 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.41 (year) or 3.87 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Livesey with Pleasington)CrimesRank (Livesey with Pleasington)CrimesRank (Livesey with Pleasington)
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
Darwen South59 15660 14584 14
Billinge & Beardwood28 17436 16457 16
West Pennine45 16435 17300 17

Livesey with Pleasington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202517
March 202517
February 202519
January 20258
December 20249
November 20247
October 202411
September 202411
August 202416
July 202415
June 202434
May 202412

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202512
March 202511
February 202518
January 202517
December 20249
November 202413
October 202411
September 202418
August 202415
July 202411
June 202418
May 202416

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20247
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20248
July 202410
June 20246

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 2 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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202511
January 20255
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Livesey with Pleasington in May 2025

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

1. Gladstone Terrace (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Pleasington Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Millwood Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Henry Whalley Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Cecilia Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Firtrees Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
7. Sutton Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lomond Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gladstone Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Drakes Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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