Total Crime Rate
63.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Openshaw Drive area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Little Harwood & Whitebirk , and the 167th 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 Openshaw Drive (BB1 8RF) in the last 12 months was 63.8 per 1,000 residents and was 34.1% lower than the Little Harwood & Whitebirk average (96.8 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 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 Drugs ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Openshaw Drive (BB1 8RF), the main crime hotspot is near Regents View. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Little Harwood & Whitebirk| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Goodshaw Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Royal Oak Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Chatsworth Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cranshaw Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Shopping Area | Under investigation |
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