Crime in Ewood: statistics, rates and trends
1,172 crimes were recorded in Ewood in the 12 months to August 2026, 127.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (450), anti-social behaviour (223) and criminal damage and arson (115) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 735th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Ewood | Blackburn with Darwen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,172 | 17,854 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.0 | 109.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 9,231 | 162,540 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ewood of any year here (1,172 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,172 | 127.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,430 | 154.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,525 | 165.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,404 | 152.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,582 | 171.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,699 | 184.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,919 | 207.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,514 | 164.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,713 | 185.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 94 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ewood recorded notably more other crime (95% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (85% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (57% above the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 21 to 28, while anti-social behaviour fell from 410 to 223 and shoplifting fell from 103 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 450 | 48.7 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 223 | 24.2 | 15.4 | -46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 115 | 12.5 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 72 | 7.8 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Public order | 66 | 7.1 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 6.9 | 8.5 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 5.1 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Burglary | 43 | 4.7 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Other crime | 38 | 4.1 | 2.1 | +3% |
| Drugs | 28 | 3.0 | 3.3 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ewood; the highest is Blackburn Central (259.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Livesey with Pleasington (56.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ewood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill & Moorgate | 1,157 | 144.7 | +14% |
| Blackburn South & Lower Darwen | 708 | 74.1 | -42% |
| Blackburn Central | 3,329 | 259.6 | +104% |
| Wensley Fold | 947 | 96.8 | -24% |
| Livesey with Pleasington | 530 | 56.4 | -56% |
| Blackburn South East | 1,157 | 145.2 | +14% |
| Shear Brow & Corporation Park | 1,224 | 131.5 | +4% |
| Audley & Queen's Park | 1,632 | 143.8 | +13% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Ewood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (121).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 121 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 44 |
| On or near Fowler Height Close | 40 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 40 |
| On or near Infirmary Close | 34 |
| On or near Calico Street | 27 |
| On or near Andrew Close | 26 |
| On or near Albion Street | 25 |
| On or near Lynthorpe Road | 25 |
| On or near Southworth Street | 25 |
Of the 949 crimes in Ewood with a recorded outcome, 26% 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 223 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 398 | 41.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 246 | 25.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 52 | 5.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Ewood has an estimated population of 9,231 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (33%, against 23%), more private renting (28%, against 20%) and more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ewood average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Ewood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 65.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Ewood a safe place to live?
Ewood recorded 127.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 735th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Ewood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 450 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (223).
Is crime in Ewood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ewood was down 18% on the year before: 1,172 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,430 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ewood?
About 9,231 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ewood?
Ewood 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.