Crime Rates at Goldhey Street, Blackburn, BB1 5JZ

Goldhey Street area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Bastwell & Daisyfield , and the 99th 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 Goldhey Street (BB1 5JZ) in the last 12 months was 40.7 per 1,000 residents and was 37.0% lower than the Bastwell & Daisyfield average (64.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 19.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Goldhey Street (BB1 5JZ), the main crime hotspot is near St Stephen'S Avenue. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.