Crime in Bastwell & Daisyfield: statistics, rates and trends
577 crimes were recorded in Bastwell & Daisyfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bastwell & Daisyfield
- Questions about crime in Bastwell & Daisyfield
- About this data
577 crimes were recorded in Bastwell & Daisyfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 251 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bastwell & Daisyfield has the 2,572nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bastwell & Daisyfield | Blackburn with Darwen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 577 | 18,049 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.5 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 9,535 | 162,540 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bastwell & Daisyfield was highest in the year to July 2021 (979 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (577). Over the whole period it fell 38%, 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 | 577 | 60.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 665 | 69.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 652 | 68.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 648 | 68.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 708 | 74.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 979 | 102.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 867 | 90.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 846 | 88.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 926 | 97.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bastwell & Daisyfield 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+20%) and other theft (+19%).
The largest falls were in other crime (-50%) and vehicle crime (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 251 | 26.3 | 0.77 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 10.3 | 0.67 | -48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 5.9 | 0.87 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 4.3 | 0.87 | -48% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.9 | 0.61 | +19% |
| Public order | 27 | 2.8 | 0.43 | -16% |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.3 | 0.71 | -12% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.4 | 0.39 | +18% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.3 | 0.60 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.2 | 1.19 | +38% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.31 | +67% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.23 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bastwell & Daisyfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bastwell & Daisyfield recorded 251 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 43.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bastwell & Daisyfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bastwell & Daisyfield recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 17.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bastwell & Daisyfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bastwell & Daisyfield recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bastwell & Daisyfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bastwell & Daisyfield recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bastwell & Daisyfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bastwell & Daisyfield recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bastwell & Daisyfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bastwell & Daisyfield recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bastwell & Daisyfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bastwell & Daisyfield recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bastwell & Daisyfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bastwell & Daisyfield recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bastwell & Daisyfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bastwell & Daisyfield recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bastwell & Daisyfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bastwell & Daisyfield recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bastwell & Daisyfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bastwell & Daisyfield recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bastwell & Daisyfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bastwell & Daisyfield recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bastwell & Daisyfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bastwell & Daisyfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bastwell & Daisyfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bastwell & Daisyfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bastwell & Daisyfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shear Brow & Corporation Park | 1,233 | 132.5 | +119% |
| Little Harwood & Whitebirk | 1,035 | 102.5 | +69% |
| Roe Lee | 683 | 68.7 | +14% |
| Blackburn Central | 3,381 | 263.6 | +336% |
| Audley & Queen's Park | 1,613 | 142.1 | +135% |
| Wensley Fold | 972 | 99.4 | +64% |
| Billinge & Beardwood | 394 | 40.1 | -34% |
| Blackburn South East | 1,177 | 147.7 | +144% |
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 Bastwell & Daisyfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 48 |
| On or near Aberdare Close | 23 |
| On or near Westwood Court | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Sycamore Close | 21 |
| On or near Earl Street | 18 |
| On or near Calder Banks | 13 |
| On or near Marsh Street | 13 |
| On or near Boxwood Street | 12 |
| On or near Cedar Street | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bastwell & Daisyfield 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 | 187 | 32.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 133 | 23.1% |
| Not recorded | 98 | 17.0% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 9.2% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 8.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Bastwell & Daisyfield has an estimated population of 9,535. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bastwell & Daisyfield sits in decile 1.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bastwell & Daisyfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.7% |
| Social rented homes | 26.0% |
| Private rented homes | 19.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 77.0% |
Is Bastwell & Daisyfield a safe place to live?
Bastwell & Daisyfield recorded 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Bastwell & Daisyfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 251 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (98).
Is crime in Bastwell & Daisyfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bastwell & Daisyfield was down 13% on the year before: 577 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 665 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bastwell & Daisyfield?
Bastwell & Daisyfield 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 Bastwell & Daisyfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.