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 July 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Livesey with Pleasington crime rate of 4.96 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Livesey with Pleasington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cherry Tree Lane with total crimes: 20
  • Millwood Close with total crimes: 5
  • Cecilia Road with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Livesey with Pleasington has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 4.96 ranking 13th 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.

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

Livesey with Pleasington 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 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202514
May 202520
April 202512
March 202511
February 202518
January 202517
December 20249
November 202413
October 202411
September 202418
August 202415

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202519
May 202521
April 202517
March 202517
February 202519
January 20258
December 20249
November 20247
October 202411
September 202411
August 202416

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20256
February 202511
January 20255
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Livesey with Pleasington in July 2025

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

1. Cherry Tree Lane (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Millwood Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cecilia Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Firtrees Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Livesey Hall Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Banbury Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
7. Newlands Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Cloudberry Curve (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pleasington Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Broken Stone Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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