Crime in Bastwell & Daisyfield: statistics, rates and trends
584 crimes were recorded in Bastwell & Daisyfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bastwell & Daisyfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Bastwell & Daisyfield
- Types of crime in Bastwell & Daisyfield
- Bastwell & Daisyfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bastwell & Daisyfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bastwell & Daisyfield
- Demographics of Bastwell & Daisyfield
- Questions about crime in Bastwell & Daisyfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (255), anti-social behaviour (92) and criminal damage and arson (65) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,566th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bastwell & Daisyfield | Blackburn with Darwen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 584 | 17,854 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.2 | 109.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 9,535 | 162,540 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bastwell & Daisyfield of any year here (584 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 584 | 61.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 660 | 69.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 644 | 67.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 645 | 67.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 700 | 73.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 984 | 103.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 883 | 92.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 829 | 86.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 914 | 95.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (53% below) and other theft (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 47 to 65 and violence and sexual offences rose from 201 to 255, while vehicle crime fell from 85 to 38 and anti-social behaviour fell from 186 to 92.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 255 | 26.7 | 34.2 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 | 9.6 | 15.4 | -51% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 4.0 | 5.0 | -55% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.7 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Public order | 30 | 3.1 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.5 | 3.3 | -8% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bastwell & Daisyfield; the highest is Blackburn Central (259.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Billinge & Beardwood (40.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bastwell & Daisyfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shear Brow & Corporation Park | 1,224 | 131.5 | +115% |
| Little Harwood & Whitebirk | 1,013 | 100.4 | +64% |
| Roe Lee | 737 | 74.1 | +21% |
| Blackburn Central | 3,329 | 259.6 | +324% |
| Audley & Queen's Park | 1,632 | 143.8 | +135% |
| Wensley Fold | 947 | 96.8 | +58% |
| Billinge & Beardwood | 393 | 40.0 | -35% |
| Blackburn South East | 1,157 | 145.2 | +137% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Bastwell & Daisyfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 52 |
| On or near Aberdare Close | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Sycamore Close | 21 |
| On or near Westwood Court | 21 |
| On or near Cedar Street | 16 |
| On or near Earl Street | 16 |
| On or near Boxwood Street | 15 |
| On or near Marsh Street | 13 |
| On or near Calder Banks | 12 |
Of the 492 crimes in Bastwell & Daisyfield with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 92 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 201 | 40.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 125 | 25.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 49 | 10.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Bastwell & Daisyfield has an estimated population of 9,535 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (34%, against 18%), more students (12.8%, against 7.9%) and more unemployed residents (5.5%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bastwell & Daisyfield average decile 1.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bastwell & Daisyfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 34.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 77.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bastwell & Daisyfield a safe place to live?
Bastwell & Daisyfield recorded 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,566th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bastwell & Daisyfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 255 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (92).
Is crime in Bastwell & Daisyfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bastwell & Daisyfield was down 12% on the year before: 584 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 660 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bastwell & Daisyfield?
About 9,535 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bastwell & Daisyfield?
Bastwell & Daisyfield 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.