Crime in Blackburn Central, Blackburn with Darwen
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Shoplifting: 14 | 14 |
| On or near Heaton Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4Violence and sexual offences: 4Other theft: 2 | 12 |
| On or near High Street Map | Shoplifting: 5Drugs: 2Public order: 2 | 11 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Anti-social behaviour: 7 | 7 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Other theft: 3Public order: 3 | 6 |
| On or near Skelshaw Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4Public order: 2 | 6 |
| On or near Islington Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Shakespeare Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Pilkington Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Possession of weapons: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Russell Street Map | Shoplifting: 3Vehicle crime: 1 | 4 |
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Local Priorities
Anti-social Behaviour including the use of vapes additional substances, Road safety (E Bikes) Business crime.
Issued: 1 Apr 2026
Status Update
We work to reduce youth antisocial behaviour at key locations in the town centre and this has included setting up a working group of key partners.
As the use of vapes with additional substances is a contributing factor to antisocial behaviour, numerous warrants and enforcement visits with partners have taken place in an attempt to disrupt the sale of these vapes.
We target roads identified by the community as being a concern to them. We also engage with local schools, and have carried out a number of e-bike operations.
Actioned: 30 Jun 2026
Engagement Events
St Lukes and St Philips Community Cafe
other12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
St Luke's & St Philip's Church, Bank Top Blackburn
Acer Lodge: Meet your PCSOs Time to Talk
other2:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Acer Lodge Care Home, Eleanor Street Blackburn
Coffee with a Cop Roebuck Close
other10:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Roebuck Close Blackburn
St Mary St Josephs Summer Festival
other1:00 PM — 3:00 PM
St Mary & St Josephs R C Primary School, Bennington Street Blackburn
Kingsway Coffee Morning with the Police
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Kingsway, Greenhurst Place Blackburn
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