Blackburn with Darwen Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Blackburn with Darwen, the crime rate of 11.0 per 1,000 residents in May 2025 translates to a daily risk of encountering a reported crime for every 91 residents over the course of the month. This rate is 35.8% higher than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the area’s distinct challenges. The most common crimes—violence and sexual offences (34.3% of total), anti-social behaviour (29.1%), and criminal damage and arson (6.9%)—suggest a pattern linked to the area’s social dynamics and seasonal factors. May, with its longer evenings and bank holidays, likely amplifies outdoor socialising and public drinking, contributing to the rise in violence and anti-social behaviour. Meanwhile, the overrepresentation of anti-social behaviour (125% above the UK average) and vehicle crime (50% above the UK average) highlights vulnerabilities in community policing and public space management. The area’s industrial heritage and commuter demographics may also play a role, as retail and transport hubs often see spikes in property crimes during peak social hours. While the UK average for shoplifting is slightly higher than Blackburn with Darwen’s (25% below), the local focus on anti-social behaviour and violence indicates a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas.

May 2025 saw a 21.4% month-on-month increase in violence and sexual offences, with 613 reported incidents—34% above the UK average. This category alone accounts for 34.3% of all crimes, reflecting a shift toward more violent incidents compared to previous months. Anti-social behaviour also rose, with 520 incidents recorded, 125% above the UK average for this category. Other theft increased by 39.7%, driven by a surge from 73 to 102 incidents, though this remains slightly below the UK average. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 66.7%, dropping from six to two incidents, a rare decrease in this category. The sharp rise in bicycle theft (+40%) and the persistent overrepresentation of anti-social behaviour suggest localized factors, such as increased public drinking during longer evenings, may be contributing to these trends.

In May 2025, Blackburn with Darwen’s crime rate rose to 11.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 5.9% increase from April’s 10.4 per 1,000. This places the area 35.8% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap that has widened slightly over recent months. On a daily basis, the area experiences roughly 58 reported crimes per day, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for every 91 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate highlights the frequency of incidents relative to the population, though it does not account for variations in individual risk based on location or activity. The rise in violent crime, particularly violence and sexual offences, contributes significantly to this increase, with a 21.4% month-on-month jump. While the overall rate remains a concern, the breakdown of daily and monthly statistics provides a clearer picture of how crime distribution affects everyday life in the area.