Crime in Blackburn South East: statistics, rates and trends
1,157 crimes were recorded in Blackburn South East in the 12 months to August 2026, 145.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Blackburn South East at a glance
- Crime trends in Blackburn South East
- Types of crime in Blackburn South East
- Blackburn South East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Blackburn South East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blackburn South East
- Demographics of Blackburn South East
- Questions about crime in Blackburn South East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (558), anti-social behaviour (198) and criminal damage and arson (109) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 471st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Blackburn South East | Blackburn with Darwen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,157 | 17,854 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 145.2 | 109.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 7,968 | 162,540 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Blackburn South East peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,462 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,057). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,157 | 145.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,057 | 132.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,259 | 158.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,138 | 142.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,222 | 153.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,462 | 183.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,367 | 171.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,180 | 148.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,390 | 174.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| July 2026 | 103 |
| June 2026 | 101 |
| May 2026 | 117 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 91 |
| December 2025 | 102 |
| November 2025 | 108 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 97 |
Compared with England and Wales, Blackburn South East recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (2.0 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate) and other crime (2.0 times the national rate). On the year before, public order rose from 51 to 81 and violence and sexual offences rose from 407 to 558, while anti-social behaviour fell from 317 to 198 and burglary fell from 31 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 558 | 70.0 | 34.2 | +37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 198 | 24.8 | 15.4 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 109 | 13.7 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Public order | 81 | 10.2 | 6.7 | +59% |
| Other theft | 43 | 5.4 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 5.3 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Other crime | 34 | 4.3 | 2.1 | +17% |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.3 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 2.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Blackburn South East; the highest is Blackburn Central (259.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Bastwell & Daisyfield (61.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blackburn South East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audley & Queen's Park | 1,632 | 143.8 | -1% |
| Blackburn Central | 3,329 | 259.6 | +79% |
| Blackburn South & Lower Darwen | 708 | 74.1 | -49% |
| Ewood | 1,172 | 127.0 | -13% |
| Little Harwood & Whitebirk | 1,013 | 100.4 | -31% |
| Bastwell & Daisyfield | 584 | 61.2 | -58% |
| Mill Hill & Moorgate | 1,157 | 144.7 | 0% |
| Wensley Fold | 947 | 96.8 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Blackburn South East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dunoon Drive” (126).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dunoon Drive | 126 |
| On or near Arran Avenue | 72 |
| On or near Bute Road | 72 |
| On or near Ennerdale Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Norbreck Close | 31 |
| On or near Silverdale Close | 31 |
| On or near Rothesay Road | 30 |
| On or near Crosby Road | 29 |
| On or near Skye Crescent | 29 |
| On or near Peel Close | 28 |
Of the 959 crimes in Blackburn South East with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 198 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 459 | 47.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 219 | 22.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 75 | 7.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Blackburn South East has an estimated population of 7,968 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (48%, against 17%), more households without a car (41%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blackburn South East average decile 1.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Blackburn South East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 47.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 78.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Blackburn South East a safe place to live?
Blackburn South East recorded 145.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 471st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Blackburn South East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 558 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (198).
Is crime in Blackburn South East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blackburn South East was up 9% on the year before: 1,157 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,057 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blackburn South East?
About 7,968 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blackburn South East?
Blackburn South East 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.