Total Crime Rate
124.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West View area has the highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Darwen West , and the 142nd highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around West View (BB1 2NT) in the last 12 months was 124.1 per 1,000 residents and was 45.6% higher than the Darwen West average (85.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 57.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 43.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West View (BB1 2NT), the main crime hotspot is near James Street. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Darwen West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | James Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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