Crime Rates at Kingsmead, Blackburn, BB1 2BP

Kingsmead area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Audley & Queen's Park , and the 186th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Kingsmead (BB1 2BP) in the last 12 months was 71.6 per 1,000 residents and was 46.9% lower than the Audley & Queen's Park average (134.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kingsmead (BB1 2BP), the main crime hotspot is near Hamer Avenue. Police recorded 69 crimes here, including 41 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.