Crime Rates at Whalley Street, Blackburn, BB1 7NB

Whalley Street area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Bastwell & Daisyfield , and the 55th 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 7NB) in the last 12 months was 31.5 per 1,000 residents and was 51.3% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 46.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Whalley Street (BB1 7NB), the main crime hotspot is near Swift Close. Police recorded 48 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.