Crime Rate in Shear Brow & Corporation Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shear Brow & Corporation Park

The total recorded crimes in Shear Brow & Corporation Park, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in July 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shear Brow & Corporation Park crime rate of 3.69 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 Shear Brow & Corporation Park, encompassing approximately 32,272 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (25.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-5.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Shear Brow & Corporation Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Astley Gate with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11

How safe is Shear Brow & Corporation Park?

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

  • Relative to Blackburn with Darwen:

    • In 2024, Shear Brow & Corporation Park reported a higher crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,435 crimes compared to 1,229. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Shear Brow & Corporation Park witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

    • In 2023, Shear Brow & Corporation Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 1,278 crimes compared to 1,138. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Shear Brow & Corporation Park witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blackburn with Darwen, Shear Brow & Corporation Park has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Shear Brow & Corporation Park Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Shear Brow & Corporation Park has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 3.69 ranking 4th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total Shear Brow & Corporation Park crimes were 1,435. The crime rate of Shear Brow & Corporation Park in 2024 was 44.47 (year) or 3.71 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shear Brow & Corporation Park were around 1,278 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.60 (year) or 3.30 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shear Brow & Corporation Park)CrimesRank (Shear Brow & Corporation Park)CrimesRank (Shear Brow & Corporation Park)
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
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
Livesey with Pleasington55 13593 15515 15
Darwen South40 16660 14584 14
West Pennine43 15435 17300 17
Billinge & Beardwood37 17436 16457 16

Shear Brow & Corporation Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (35 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 360 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202535
May 202527
April 202531
March 202530
February 202515
January 202519
December 202422
November 202433
October 202448
September 202427
August 202429

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202535
May 202546
April 202519
March 202541
February 202533
January 202541
December 202439
November 202437
October 202432
September 202430
August 202443

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 202410
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 20257
April 20258
March 20253
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 202516
April 202517
March 202521
February 20257
January 202514
December 202411
November 202412
October 202412
September 202422
August 20245

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

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 Shear Brow & Corporation Park in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Shear Brow & Corporation Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Astley Gate (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Public order2
4. Dandy Walk (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
6. Darwen Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Lime Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
8. Altom Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Balaclava Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Croft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1

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