WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Lancashire Constabulary Police

Crime in Little Harwood & Whitebirk, Blackburn with Darwen

Comprehensive safety analysis for Little Harwood & Whitebirk, localized within Blackburn with Darwen.

Total Crimes

75
trending_down -12.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

83.67per 1k
trending_down -3.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

9,318

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences34
Anti-social Behaviour11
Vehicle Crime7
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Drug Offences5
Burglary4
Shoplifting3
Weapons Possession2
Other Theft1
Public Order1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Thornley Avenue Map
Drugs: 4Shoplifting: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3
13
On or near Zion Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6
6
On or near Hamer Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1
3
On or near Eagle Street Map
Public order: 1Possession of weapons: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Maricourt Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Kingsmead Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Monmouth Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Bright Street Map
Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Gladstone Street Map
Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Hereford Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2

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Local Rank

#9safest in Blackburn with Darwen

City Average

104.39per 1k

Local Policing

Bastwell & Daisyfield

Lancashire Constabulary

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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

JUL13

Meet And Greet

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7:00 PM — 7:30 PM

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Purple Patch Partners, Shear Brow Blackburn

JUL15

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1:00 AM — 2:00 AM

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Bangor Street Community Centre, Norwich Street Blackburn

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