Blackburn Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 100 residents in Blackburn, one crime is reported every 88 people over the course of August 2025. This translates to a 11.4-per-1,000 crime rate, placing the area 40.7% above the UK average of 8.1. The most prevalent crime type is anti-social behaviour, accounting for 31.6% of all reported incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (30.4%) and shoplifting (6.7%). These figures suggest a landscape where public order issues and personal safety concerns dominate. August, a peak holiday month, may partly explain the seasonal context: increased tourism and empty homes during summer holidays could contribute to higher burglary risks, though no specific data on this connection is provided. The area’s built-up nature within Blackburn with Darwen likely amplifies anti-social behaviour in densely populated zones, while retail centres may drive shoplifting rates. The disparity between Blackburn’s crime profile and the UK average highlights the need for localised strategies addressing both community-specific and national trends. The rate of violent crime in Blackburn exceeds the UK average by 22%, indicating a particular challenge in managing interpersonal conflicts and public safety.

August 2025 saw a 125% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 8 to 18 incidents. This spike may reflect heightened tensions during the summer months, though no direct causal link is established. Bicycle theft surged 100%, jumping from 5 to 10 cases, potentially linked to increased cycling during holiday periods or targeted theft in areas with high commuter activity. Robbery rates rose 57.1%, from 14 to 22, a significant shift that may indicate changes in crime patterns or policing focus. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 28.6%, dropping from 7 to 5 incidents, suggesting possible improvements in public awareness or targeted interventions. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate is 147% above the UK average, with 3.6 incidents per 1,000 residents, a stark contrast to the national figure of 1.5. This discrepancy may be attributed to Blackburn’s urban density and the concentration of social services in built-up areas. Meanwhile, public order offences fell 17.1%, from 76 to 63, due to seasonal adjustments in policing priorities or community engagement efforts.

The crime rate in Blackburn remained stable in August 2025, matching the previous month’s rate of 11.4 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no dramatic shifts in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, Blackburn experienced approximately 46 crimes per day in August, a figure that, while localised, provides a tangible sense of the area’s security environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 88 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively compact built-up area. When compared to the UK average, Blackburn’s crime profile reveals stark contrasts: anti-social behaviour rates are 147% higher, and violent crime rates are 22% above the national average. However, certain categories, like public order offences, are 14% below the UK average, indicating areas where local conditions may mitigate specific types of crime. The population-scaled perspective highlights the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing anti-social behaviour and violence, which affect Blackburn’s residents compared to the broader UK context.