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 July 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roe Lee crime rate of 4.77 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
Roe Lee Crime Hotspots

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

  • Douglas Place with total crimes: 7
  • Pearl Close with total crimes: 6
  • Amber Avenue 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 July 2025 the Roe Lee has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 4.77 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Roe Lee)CrimesRank (Roe Lee)CrimesRank (Roe Lee)
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
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

Roe Lee 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 Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

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

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20258
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 202512
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202517
May 202522
April 202527
March 202513
February 202515
January 202516
December 202415
November 202413
October 202414
September 20249
August 202418

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202517
May 202516
April 202511
March 202519
February 202512
January 202515
December 202421
November 202424
October 202412
September 202424
August 202410

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 229 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20241

High Crime Locations Roe Lee in July 2025

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

1. Douglas Place (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Pearl Close (Map)
Total6
Drugs4
Vehicle crime2
3. Amber Avenue (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Whalley New Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
5. Clarendon Road East (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
7. B6232 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Chestnut Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cornelian Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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