Crime in Shear Brow & Corporation Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,233 crimes were recorded in Shear Brow & Corporation Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Shear Brow & Corporation Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
- Types of crime in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
- Shear Brow & Corporation Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
- Population and deprivation in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
- Questions about crime in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
- About this data
1,233 crimes were recorded in Shear Brow & Corporation Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 454 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shear Brow & Corporation Park has the 634th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shear Brow & Corporation Park | Blackburn with Darwen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,233 | 18,049 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.5 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 9,308 | 162,540 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shear Brow & Corporation Park was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,951 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,233). Over the whole period it fell 37%, 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 | 1,233 | 132.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,303 | 140.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,300 | 139.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,256 | 134.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,483 | 159.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,397 | 150.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,493 | 160.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,672 | 179.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,951 | 209.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 111 |
| May 2026 | 98 |
| April 2026 | 89 |
| March 2026 | 117 |
| February 2026 | 63 |
| January 2026 | 99 |
| December 2025 | 108 |
| November 2025 | 109 |
| October 2025 | 120 |
| September 2025 | 110 |
| August 2025 | 111 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shear Brow & Corporation Park 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, public order.
The largest increases were in other theft (+72%) and drugs (+55%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-39%) and anti-social behaviour (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 454 | 48.8 | 1.42 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 247 | 26.5 | 1.73 | -31% |
| Public order | 112 | 12.0 | 1.81 | +40% |
| Shoplifting | 94 | 10.1 | 1.22 | -39% |
| Other theft | 91 | 9.8 | 1.53 | +72% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 7.1 | 1.05 | +8% |
| Drugs | 51 | 5.5 | 1.68 | +55% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 4.7 | 0.96 | -14% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.3 | 0.64 | +0% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.6 | 0.76 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.2 | 1.22 | -21% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.2 | 0.87 | -35% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.9 | 1.04 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.9 | 0.51 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shear Brow & Corporation Park recorded 454 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 36.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shear Brow & Corporation Park recorded 247 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 31% on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shear Brow & Corporation Park recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shear Brow & Corporation Park recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shear Brow & Corporation Park recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 72% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shear Brow & Corporation Park recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shear Brow & Corporation Park recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shear Brow & Corporation Park recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shear Brow & Corporation Park recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shear Brow & Corporation Park recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shear Brow & Corporation Park 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 down 21% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shear Brow & Corporation Park 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 35% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shear Brow & Corporation Park recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shear Brow & Corporation Park recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Shear Brow & Corporation Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shear Brow & Corporation Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shear Brow & Corporation Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wensley Fold | 972 | 99.4 | -25% |
| Billinge & Beardwood | 394 | 40.1 | -70% |
| Bastwell & Daisyfield | 577 | 60.5 | -54% |
| Blackburn Central | 3,381 | 263.6 | +99% |
| Roe Lee | 683 | 68.7 | -48% |
| Little Harwood & Whitebirk | 1,035 | 102.5 | -23% |
| Audley & Queen's Park | 1,613 | 142.1 | +7% |
| Mill Hill & Moorgate | 1,181 | 147.7 | +11% |
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 Shear Brow & Corporation Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 213 |
| On or near Astley Gate | 202 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 155 |
| On or near Dandy Walk | 78 |
| On or near Limbrick | 45 |
| On or near Darwen Street | 33 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 27 |
| On or near James Street | 22 |
| On or near The Mount | 22 |
| On or near Balaclava Street | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shear Brow & Corporation Park 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 | 346 | 28.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 290 | 23.5% |
| Not recorded | 247 | 20.0% |
| Under investigation | 123 | 10.0% |
| Local resolution | 69 | 5.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 3.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.3% |
Shear Brow & Corporation Park has an estimated population of 9,308. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shear Brow & Corporation Park sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shear Brow & Corporation Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.4% |
| Social rented homes | 5.0% |
| Private rented homes | 22.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
Is Shear Brow & Corporation Park a safe place to live?
Shear Brow & Corporation Park recorded 132.5 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 Shear Brow & Corporation Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 454 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (247).
Is crime in Shear Brow & Corporation Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shear Brow & Corporation Park was down 5% on the year before: 1,233 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,303 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shear Brow & Corporation Park?
Shear Brow & Corporation Park 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 Shear Brow & Corporation Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.