Total Crime Rate
68.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
32.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Lammack Road area has the 28th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Billinge & Beardwood , and the 195th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lammack Road (BB1 8LJ) in the last 12 months was 68.4 per 1,000 residents and was 40.5% higher than the Billinge & Beardwood average (48.6 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 32.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lammack Road (BB1 8LJ), the main crime hotspot is near Barker Lane. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blackburn| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Barker Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Barker Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Barker Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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