Crime Rate in West Pennine: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Pennine

The total recorded crimes in West Pennine, Blackburn with Darwen, UK in May 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Pennine crime rate of 33.90 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 West Pennine, encompassing approximately 1,327 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
West Pennine Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitehall Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hollinshead Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Swan Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is West Pennine?

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

  • Relative to Blackburn with Darwen:

    • In 2024, West Pennine demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 435 crimes compared to 1229.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Pennine recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

    • In 2023, West Pennine had fewer crimes than the Blackburn with Darwen average, with 300 crimes compared to 1,138. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Pennine recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Blackburn with Darwen.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Pennine Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West Pennine has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 33.90 ranking 16th out of 16 in the Blackburn with Darwen, UK

In 2024, the total West Pennine crimes were 435. The crime rate of West Pennine in 2024 was 327.68 (year) or 27.31 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Pennine were around 300 crimes with yearly crime rate of 225.99 (year) or 18.83 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Blackburn with Darwen.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Pennine)CrimesRank (West Pennine)CrimesRank (West Pennine)
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
Livesey with Pleasington59 14593 15515 15
Billinge & Beardwood28 17436 16457 16

West Pennine Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 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 (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202513
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 20249
November 20246
October 20246
September 202412
August 202415
July 202410
June 202442
May 20248

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202513
February 202510
January 20257
December 20249
November 202410
October 20249
September 202411
August 20248
July 20248
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20249
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations West Pennine in May 2025

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

1. Whitehall Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hollinshead Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Swan Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Knowsley Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chapeltown Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Haworth Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Bolton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Jacks Key Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Johnson Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Blackburn Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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