Crime Rate in Roe Lee: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Roe Lee

The total recorded crimes in Roe Lee, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in May 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roe Lee crime rate of 5.70 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 Roe Lee, encompassing approximately 14,031 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Roe Lee Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pearl Close with total crimes: 11
  • Chestnut Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Roe Lee?

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

  • Relative to Blackburn with Darwen:

    • In 2024, Roe Lee demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 850 crimes compared to 1229.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Roe Lee recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

    • In 2023, Roe Lee had fewer crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 787 crimes compared to 1,138. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Roe Lee recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Roe Lee Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Roe Lee has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 5.70 ranking 11th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Roe Lee crimes were 850. The crime rate of Roe Lee in 2024 was 60.58 (year) or 5.05 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Roe Lee were around 787 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.09 (year) or 4.67 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Roe Lee)CrimesRank (Roe Lee)CrimesRank (Roe Lee)
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
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

Roe Lee Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (41 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (44 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 202516
February 202530
January 202526
December 202417
November 202441
October 202423
September 202414
August 202420
July 202421
June 202412
May 202415

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 202519
February 202512
January 202515
December 202421
November 202424
October 202412
September 202424
August 202410
July 202419
June 202412
May 202425

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202527
March 202513
February 202515
January 202516
December 202415
November 202413
October 202414
September 20249
August 202418
July 202418
June 202444
May 202410

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 202512
January 20251
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Roe Lee in May 2025

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

1. Pearl Close (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Chestnut Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. A6119 (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Opal Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Topaz Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
7. Highbank (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Jasper Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
9. Clarendon Road East (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
10. Belvedere Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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