Crime Rates at Whalley Street, Blackburn, BB1 6ER

Whalley Street area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Bastwell & Daisyfield , and the 82nd 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 Whalley Street (BB1 6ER) in the last 12 months was 36.8 per 1,000 residents and was 43.1% lower than the Bastwell & Daisyfield average (64.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 9.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Whalley Street (BB1 6ER), the main crime hotspot is near Aberdare Close. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.