WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Lancashire Constabulary Police

blackburn south & lower darwen Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for blackburn south & lower darwen, localized within blackburn with darwen.

Total Crimes

trending_up +4.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

86.68per 1k

trending_down -2.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

7,891

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences28

Anti-social Behaviour7

Other Theft5

Drug Offences3

Shoplifting3

Public Order2

Vehicle Crime1

Criminal Damage & Arson1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near M65 Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Shoplifting: 1	4
On or near Finsbury Place Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1Vehicle crime: 1	4
On or near Heyworth Avenue Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Petrol Station Map	Other theft: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1	3
On or near Tottenham Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1	3
On or near Levens Close Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2	2
On or near Ravenglass Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Knight Crescent Map	Other theft: 1	1
On or near Greenbank Terrace Map	Drugs: 1	1
On or near Jack Walker Way Map	Public order: 1	1