Crime in Audley & Queen's Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,632 crimes were recorded in Audley & Queen's Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 143.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Audley & Queen's Park
- Questions about crime in Audley & Queen's Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (686), anti-social behaviour (340) and public order (140) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 488th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Audley & Queen's Park | Blackburn with Darwen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,632 | 17,854 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 143.8 | 109.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 11,350 | 162,540 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Audley & Queen's Park of any year here (1,632 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,632 | 143.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,725 | 152.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,676 | 147.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,690 | 148.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,864 | 164.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,087 | 183.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,021 | 178.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,029 | 178.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,224 | 195.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 171 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Audley & Queen's Park recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.0 times the national rate), public order (85% above the national rate) and other theft (79% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (48% below) and burglary (26% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 36 to 58 and public order rose from 105 to 140, while criminal damage and arson fell from 120 to 78 and anti-social behaviour fell from 492 to 340.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 686 | 60.4 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 340 | 30.0 | 15.4 | -31% |
| Public order | 140 | 12.3 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Other theft | 131 | 11.5 | 6.4 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Drugs | 58 | 5.1 | 3.3 | +61% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 4.4 | 8.5 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 3.8 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Other crime | 42 | 3.7 | 2.1 | +2% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Audley & Queen's Park; the highest is Blackburn Central (259.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Bastwell & Daisyfield (61.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Audley & Queen's Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn South East | 1,157 | 145.2 | +1% |
| Little Harwood & Whitebirk | 1,013 | 100.4 | -30% |
| Blackburn Central | 3,329 | 259.6 | +81% |
| Bastwell & Daisyfield | 584 | 61.2 | -57% |
| Shear Brow & Corporation Park | 1,224 | 131.5 | -9% |
| Blackburn South & Lower Darwen | 708 | 74.1 | -48% |
| Wensley Fold | 947 | 96.8 | -33% |
| Ewood | 1,172 | 127.0 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Audley & Queen's Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pankhurst Close” (372).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pankhurst Close | 372 |
| On or near Parking Area | 158 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 72 |
| On or near Hill Street | 61 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 44 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 39 |
| On or near Cherry Close | 31 |
| On or near St Margarets Way | 31 |
| On or near Hythe Close | 26 |
| On or near Ripon Street | 26 |
Of the 1,292 crimes in Audley & Queen's Park with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 340 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 597 | 46.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 262 | 20.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 153 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 100 | 7.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Audley & Queen's Park has an estimated population of 11,350 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%) and more students (13.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Audley & Queen's Park average decile 1.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Audley & Queen's Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 44.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Audley & Queen's Park a safe place to live?
Audley & Queen's Park recorded 143.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 488th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and public order.
What is the most common crime in Audley & Queen's Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 686 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (340).
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: 1,632 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,725 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Audley & Queen's Park?
About 11,350 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Audley & Queen's Park?
Audley & Queen's Park is policed by Lancashire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.