Crime Rate in Higher Blackley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Higher Blackley

The total recorded crimes in Higher Blackley, Manchester, UK in December 2024 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Higher Blackley crime rate of 0.03 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 Higher Blackley, encompassing approximately 29,846 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Dec were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Higher Blackley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hill Crescent with total crimes: 1

How safe is Higher Blackley?

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

  • Relative to Manchester:

    • In 2024, Higher Blackley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Manchester average, with 4 crimes compared to 22.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Higher Blackley witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Higher Blackley had fewer crimes than the Manchester average, with 2 crimes compared to 29. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Higher Blackley recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Manchester, Higher Blackley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Higher Blackley Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Higher Blackley crimes were 4. The crime rate of Higher Blackley in 2024 was 0.13 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Manchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Higher Blackley were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.07 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Manchester.

AreaDecember 202420242023
CrimesRank (Manchester)CrimesRank (Manchester)CrimesRank (Manchester)
PiccadillyNA NA484 1637 1
Woodhouse ParkNA NA42 244 2
DeansgateNA NA11 443 3
CheethamNA NA14 311 7
LevenshulmeNA NA2 1314 4
Gorton & Abbey HeyNA NA10 512 5
Ancoats & BeswickNA NA3 1011 6
BurnageNA NA6 66 8
HulmeNA NA5 73 13
CharlestownNA NA4 8NA NA
Clayton & OpenshawNA NA1 275 9
Didsbury WestNA NANA NA4 10
HarpurheyNA NA2 174 11
Whalley RangeNA NA3 112 23
RusholmeNA NA3 124 12
BrooklandsNA NANA NA3 14
CrumpsallNA NA2 142 18
ArdwickNA NA2 153 15
NorthendenNA NA1 242 16
FallowfieldNA NA2 16NA NA
Didsbury EastNA NA1 262 17
BaguleyNA NA2 18NA NA
LongsightNA NA2 191 26
Chorlton ParkNA NA1 282 20
SharstonNA NA1 202 22
Old MoatNA NA1 252 21
Miles Platting & Newton HeathNA NA1 211 27
Moss SideNA NA1 22NA NA
MostonNA NA1 231 28
WithingtonNA NANA NA1 24
ChorltonNA NANA NA1 25

Higher Blackley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Higher Blackley in December 2024

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

1. Hill Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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