Crime in Audley & Queen's Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,613 crimes were recorded in Audley & Queen's Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Audley & Queen's Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Audley & Queen's Park
- Types of crime in Audley & Queen's Park
- Audley & Queen's Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Audley & Queen's Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Audley & Queen's Park
- Population and deprivation in Audley & Queen's Park
- Questions about crime in Audley & Queen's Park
- About this data
1,613 crimes were recorded in Audley & Queen's Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 671 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Audley & Queen's Park has the 510th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Audley & Queen's Park | Blackburn with Darwen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,613 | 18,049 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.1 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 11,350 | 162,540 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Audley & Queen's Park was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,155 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,613). Over the whole period it fell 24%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,613 | 142.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,704 | 150.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,677 | 147.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,720 | 151.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,842 | 162.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,155 | 189.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,969 | 173.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,108 | 185.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,114 | 186.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 137 |
| June 2026 | 154 |
| May 2026 | 125 |
| April 2026 | 132 |
| March 2026 | 116 |
| February 2026 | 126 |
| January 2026 | 109 |
| December 2025 | 148 |
| November 2025 | 146 |
| October 2025 | 135 |
| September 2025 | 133 |
| August 2025 | 152 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Audley & Queen's Park over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest increases were in drugs (+60%) and public order (+40%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-35%) and anti-social behaviour (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 671 | 59.1 | 1.73 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 355 | 31.3 | 2.04 | -29% |
| Public order | 136 | 12.0 | 1.80 | +40% |
| Other theft | 128 | 11.3 | 1.76 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 7.0 | 1.03 | -35% |
| Drugs | 56 | 4.9 | 1.51 | +60% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 4.1 | 0.50 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 3.8 | 0.77 | -12% |
| Other crime | 39 | 3.4 | 1.63 | -2% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.6 | 0.75 | +7% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.1 | 1.09 | -14% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.46 | -30% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.54 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.26 | -44% |
Violence and sexual offences in Audley & Queen's Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Audley & Queen's Park recorded 671 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (59.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 41.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Audley & Queen's Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Audley & Queen's Park recorded 355 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 22.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Audley & Queen's Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Audley & Queen's Park recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Audley & Queen's Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Audley & Queen's Park recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Audley & Queen's Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Audley & Queen's Park recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Audley & Queen's Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Audley & Queen's Park recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Audley & Queen's Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Audley & Queen's Park recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Audley & Queen's Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Audley & Queen's Park recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Audley & Queen's Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Audley & Queen's Park recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Audley & Queen's Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Audley & Queen's Park recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Audley & Queen's Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Audley & Queen's Park recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Audley & Queen's Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Audley & Queen's Park recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Audley & Queen's Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Audley & Queen's Park recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Audley & Queen's Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Audley & Queen's Park recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Audley & Queen's Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Audley & Queen's Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Audley & Queen's Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn South East | 1,177 | 147.7 | +4% |
| Little Harwood & Whitebirk | 1,035 | 102.5 | -28% |
| Blackburn Central | 3,381 | 263.6 | +86% |
| Bastwell & Daisyfield | 577 | 60.5 | -57% |
| Shear Brow & Corporation Park | 1,233 | 132.5 | -7% |
| Blackburn South & Lower Darwen | 703 | 73.6 | -48% |
| Wensley Fold | 972 | 99.4 | -30% |
| Ewood | 1,214 | 131.5 | -7% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Audley & Queen's Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pankhurst Close | 350 |
| On or near Parking Area | 151 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 69 |
| On or near Hill Street | 60 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 43 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 37 |
| On or near Cherry Close | 37 |
| On or near St Margarets Way | 31 |
| On or near Hythe Close | 28 |
| On or near Selkirk Close | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Audley & Queen's Park over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 602 | 37.3% |
| Not recorded | 355 | 22.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 257 | 15.9% |
| Under investigation | 126 | 7.8% |
| Local resolution | 103 | 6.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.2% |
Audley & Queen's Park has an estimated population of 11,350. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Audley & Queen's Park sits in decile 1.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Audley & Queen's Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.1% |
| Social rented homes | 29.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 44.8% |
Is Audley & Queen's Park a safe place to live?
Audley & Queen's Park recorded 142.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Audley & Queen's Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 671 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (355).
Is crime in Audley & Queen's Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Audley & Queen's Park was down 5% on the year before: 1,613 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,704 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Audley & Queen's Park?
Audley & Queen's Park is policed by Lancashire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Audley & Queen's Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.