Crime Rates at Neath Close, Blackburn, BB1 8JB

Neath Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Bastwell & Daisyfield , and the 57th 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 Neath Close (BB1 8JB) in the last 12 months was 32.1 per 1,000 residents and was 50.3% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 14.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Neath Close (BB1 8JB), 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.