Blackburn Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 100 residents in Blackburn, 1.14 crimes were reported in August 2025, placing the area 40.7% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of encountering crime at roughly a 46 crimes-per-day rate, with anti-social behaviour making up 31.6% of all reports. The dominance of violent crimes (30.4%) and property-related offences (28.2%) highlights a combination of community dynamics and urban challenges. Anti-social behaviour, which occurs at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, is 147% above the UK average and likely reflects the pressures of a densely populated built-up area. August, a peak holiday month, may have contributed to increased burglary risks through empty homes, though this was not reflected in the data. The sharp contrast with the UK average underscores Blackburn's unique profile as a post-industrial town with ongoing socio-economic challenges. Violent crimes, particularly those involving sexual offences, remain high, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. The data also shows a notable concentration of shoplifting incidents (6.7%) compared to the UK average, which could be linked to the town's retail presence and high foot traffic in commercial zones.

August 2025 saw a 125% increase in possession of weapons offences, rising from 8 to 18 incidents. This spike, though still small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased alcohol consumption during summer evenings. Bicycle theft also doubled compared to July, with 10 reported cases—43% above the UK average. This aligns with the area's cycling infrastructure and potentially increased summer cycling activity. Meanwhile, theft from the person fell by 28.6% (7 to 5 cases), a decrease that could be attributed to heightened police visibility during the August bank holiday period. The crime mix shows a stark imbalance, with property crimes (28.2%) and violent offences (30.4%) far outpacing the UK average for both categories. Anti-social behaviour, at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, remains a significant concern, 147% above the UK average. This figure, which accounts for over a third of all reported crimes, may be linked to the area's demographic profile and the challenges of maintaining community cohesion in a built-up urban environment. The data also reveals that public order offences fell by 17.1% (from 76 to 63), due to reduced summer events or improved policing strategies in key areas.

Blackburn's crime rate remained stable compared to July 2025, with the rate holding at 11.4 per 1,000 residents. This consistency contrasts with the UK average, which is 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent gap of 40.7% that has not narrowed over recent months. On a daily basis, residents faced an average of 46 crimes per day in August, a figure that underscores the area's elevated risk profile relative to the UK. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 88 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly higher than the UK average when scaled to Blackburn's population. This translates to a personal risk that is 40.7% greater than the national average, with anti-social behaviour and violent crimes driving this disparity. The population context reveals that Blackburn's 124,917 residents experience crime at a rate that is 40.7% above the UK average, a figure that remains consistent despite the month-on-month stability. This suggests that systemic factors—such as socio-economic challenges, urban density, and historical patterns of crime—are likely contributing to the area's elevated rates, even as specific categories like public order offences show short-term declines.