Crime in Ewood: statistics, rates and trends
1,214 crimes were recorded in Ewood in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
1,214 crimes were recorded in Ewood in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 458 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ewood has the 656th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ewood | Blackburn with Darwen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,214 | 18,049 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.5 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 9,231 | 162,540 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ewood was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,885 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,214). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 | 1,214 | 131.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,426 | 154.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,500 | 162.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,428 | 154.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,581 | 171.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,724 | 186.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,885 | 204.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,535 | 166.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,715 | 185.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 109 |
| May 2026 | 114 |
| April 2026 | 101 |
| March 2026 | 112 |
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 97 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 89 |
| September 2025 | 117 |
| August 2025 | 136 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ewood 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, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in drugs (+33%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-40%) and shoplifting (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 458 | 49.6 | 1.45 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 245 | 26.5 | 1.73 | -40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 116 | 12.6 | 1.85 | -7% |
| Other theft | 75 | 8.1 | 1.27 | -10% |
| Public order | 68 | 7.4 | 1.11 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 7.3 | 0.88 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 5.0 | 1.01 | -10% |
| Burglary | 41 | 4.4 | 1.26 | +0% |
| Other crime | 40 | 4.3 | 2.05 | +5% |
| Drugs | 28 | 3.0 | 0.93 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.4 | 1.45 | -19% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.2 | 0.88 | -8% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.39 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ewood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ewood recorded 458 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 37.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ewood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ewood recorded 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 20.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ewood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ewood recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ewood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ewood recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ewood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ewood recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ewood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ewood recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ewood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ewood recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ewood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ewood recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ewood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ewood recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ewood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ewood recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ewood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ewood recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ewood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ewood recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ewood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ewood recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ewood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ewood recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ewood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ewood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ewood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill & Moorgate | 1,181 | 147.7 | +12% |
| Blackburn South & Lower Darwen | 703 | 73.6 | -44% |
| Blackburn Central | 3,381 | 263.6 | +100% |
| Wensley Fold | 972 | 99.4 | -24% |
| Livesey with Pleasington | 541 | 57.6 | -56% |
| Blackburn South East | 1,177 | 147.7 | +12% |
| Shear Brow & Corporation Park | 1,233 | 132.5 | +1% |
| Audley & Queen's Park | 1,613 | 142.1 | +8% |
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 Ewood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 119 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 48 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 45 |
| On or near Fowler Height Close | 41 |
| On or near Calico Street | 31 |
| On or near Infirmary Close | 29 |
| On or near Albion Street | 28 |
| On or near Andrew Close | 28 |
| On or near Cockridge Close | 27 |
| On or near Southworth Street | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ewood 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 | 419 | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 256 | 21.1% |
| Not recorded | 245 | 20.2% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 7.2% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 2.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% |
Ewood has an estimated population of 9,231. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ewood sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ewood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.0% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% |
| Private rented homes | 28.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 65.0% |
Is Ewood a safe place to live?
Ewood recorded 131.5 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 Ewood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 458 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (245).
Is crime in Ewood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ewood was down 15% on the year before: 1,214 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,426 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ewood?
Ewood 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 Ewood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.