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 March 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Pennine crime rate of 25.61 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
West Pennine Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bank Fold Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Knowsley Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Long Hey Lane 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the West Pennine has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 25.61 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackburn with Darwen)CrimesRank (Blackburn with Darwen)CrimesRank (Blackburn with Darwen)
Blackburn Central360 13,758 13,546 1
Audley & Queen's Park150 21,864 21,696 2
Darwen East142 31,679 31,587 3
Ewood110 51,623 41,481 4
Shear Brow & Corporation Park115 41,435 51,278 6
Darwen West107 61,292 71,283 5
Mill Hill & Moorgate103 71,328 61,102 9
Little Harwood & Whitebirk84 101,141 91,211 7
Blackburn South East93 91,263 81,208 8
Wensley Fold96 81,040 10923 10
Roe Lee69 11850 11787 11
Blackburn South & Lower Darwen67 12823 12733 12
Bastwell & Daisyfield53 14674 13652 13
Darwen South54 13660 14584 14
Livesey with Pleasington45 15593 15515 15
Billinge & Beardwood31 17436 16457 16

West Pennine Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 20249
November 20246
October 20246
September 202412
August 202415
July 202410
June 202442
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 20257
December 20249
November 202410
October 20249
September 202411
August 20248
July 20248
June 202416
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20249

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Bank Fold Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Knowsley Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Long Hey Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Haworth Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Johnson Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Crowthorn Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Hollinshead Terrace (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Whitehall Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chapeltown Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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