Crime in Shear Brow & Corporation Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,224 crimes were recorded in Shear Brow & Corporation Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 131.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Shear Brow & Corporation Park
- Questions about crime in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (469), anti-social behaviour (222) and public order (118) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 653rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Shear Brow & Corporation Park | Blackburn with Darwen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,224 | 17,854 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.5 | 109.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 9,308 | 162,540 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shear Brow & Corporation Park peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,960 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,220). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,224 | 131.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,307 | 140.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,311 | 140.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,220 | 131.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,500 | 161.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,358 | 145.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,514 | 162.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,650 | 177.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,960 | 210.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 102 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Shear Brow & Corporation Park recorded notably more public order (90% above the national rate), drugs (64% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (55% above the national rate). On the year before, other theft rose from 55 to 87 and public order rose from 79 to 118, while shoplifting fell from 160 to 93 and anti-social behaviour fell from 370 to 222.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 469 | 50.4 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 222 | 23.9 | 15.4 | -40% |
| Public order | 118 | 12.7 | 6.7 | +49% |
| Shoplifting | 93 | 10.0 | 8.5 | -42% |
| Other theft | 87 | 9.3 | 6.4 | +58% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 7.3 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Drugs | 50 | 5.4 | 3.3 | +39% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 4.7 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Shear Brow & Corporation Park; the highest is Blackburn Central (259.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Billinge & Beardwood (40.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shear Brow & Corporation Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wensley Fold | 947 | 96.8 | -26% |
| Billinge & Beardwood | 393 | 40.0 | -70% |
| Bastwell & Daisyfield | 584 | 61.2 | -53% |
| Blackburn Central | 3,329 | 259.6 | +97% |
| Roe Lee | 737 | 74.1 | -44% |
| Little Harwood & Whitebirk | 1,013 | 100.4 | -24% |
| Audley & Queen's Park | 1,632 | 143.8 | +9% |
| Mill Hill & Moorgate | 1,157 | 144.7 | +10% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Shear Brow & Corporation Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (210).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 210 |
| On or near Astley Gate | 204 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 154 |
| On or near Dandy Walk | 75 |
| On or near Limbrick | 44 |
| On or near Darwen Street | 31 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 25 |
| On or near James Street | 24 |
| On or near The Mount | 21 |
| On or near Dukes Court | 20 |
Of the 1,002 crimes in Shear Brow & Corporation Park with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 222 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 358 | 35.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 299 | 29.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 67 | 6.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Shear Brow & Corporation Park has an estimated population of 9,308 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.0%, against 17.1%), more students (12.7%, against 7.9%) and more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shear Brow & Corporation Park average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Shear Brow & Corporation Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shear Brow & Corporation Park a safe place to live?
Shear Brow & Corporation Park recorded 131.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 653rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Shear Brow & Corporation Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 469 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (222).
Is crime in Shear Brow & Corporation Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shear Brow & Corporation Park was down 6% on the year before: 1,224 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,307 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shear Brow & Corporation Park?
About 9,308 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shear Brow & Corporation Park?
Shear Brow & Corporation Park 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.