Crime in Roe Lee: statistics, rates and trends
683 crimes were recorded in Roe Lee in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before.
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683 crimes were recorded in Roe Lee in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 253 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Roe Lee has the 2,271st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Roe Lee | Blackburn with Darwen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 683 | 18,049 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.7 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 9,941 | 162,540 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Roe Lee was highest in the year to July 2025 (883 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (674). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 683 | 68.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 883 | 88.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 728 | 73.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 754 | 75.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 674 | 67.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 796 | 80.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 798 | 80.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 759 | 76.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 838 | 84.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 93 |
| June 2026 | 68 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
| August 2025 | 50 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Roe Lee 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 vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+23%) and other theft (+20%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-58%) and anti-social behaviour (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 253 | 25.5 | 0.74 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 11.6 | 0.75 | -39% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 9.7 | 1.96 | -58% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 4.8 | 0.71 | -32% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.2 | 0.66 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 3.5 | 0.42 | +3% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.3 | 0.94 | -21% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.3 | 0.35 | -34% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.7 | 0.52 | -26% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.4 | 0.67 | +56% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -67% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Roe Lee
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Roe Lee recorded 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 37.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Roe Lee
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Roe Lee recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 16.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Roe Lee
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Roe Lee recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Roe Lee
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Roe Lee recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Roe Lee
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Roe Lee recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Roe Lee
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Roe Lee recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Roe Lee
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Roe Lee recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Roe Lee
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Roe Lee recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Roe Lee
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Roe Lee recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Roe Lee
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Roe Lee recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Roe Lee
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Roe Lee recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Roe Lee
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Roe Lee recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Roe Lee
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Roe Lee recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Roe Lee
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Roe Lee recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Roe Lee, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Roe Lee.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Roe Lee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bastwell & Daisyfield | 577 | 60.5 | -12% |
| Shear Brow & Corporation Park | 1,233 | 132.5 | +93% |
| Little Harwood & Whitebirk | 1,035 | 102.5 | +49% |
| Billinge & Beardwood | 394 | 40.1 | -42% |
| Wensley Fold | 972 | 99.4 | +45% |
| Blackburn Central | 3,381 | 263.6 | +284% |
| Audley & Queen's Park | 1,613 | 142.1 | +107% |
| Blackburn South East | 1,177 | 147.7 | +115% |
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 Roe Lee over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Douglas Place | 27 |
| On or near Pearl Close | 27 |
| On or near Clarendon Road East | 26 |
| On or near B6232 | 24 |
| On or near Amethyst Street | 22 |
| On or near Peridot Close | 21 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 21 |
| On or near Wilworth Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Roe Lee 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 203 | 29.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 193 | 28.3% |
| Not recorded | 115 | 16.8% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 8.6% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Roe Lee has an estimated population of 9,941. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Roe Lee sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Roe Lee |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.3% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.9% |
Is Roe Lee a safe place to live?
Roe Lee recorded 68.7 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 Roe Lee?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (115).
Is crime in Roe Lee going up or down?
Recorded crime in Roe Lee was down 23% on the year before: 683 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 883 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Roe Lee?
Roe Lee 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 Roe Lee. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.