Crime Rates at Haydock Street, Blackburn, BB1 9AE

Haydock Street 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 Haydock Street (BB1 9AE) in the last 12 months was 59.6 per 1,000 residents and was 38.7% lower than the Little Harwood & Whitebirk average (97.3 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 26.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Haydock Street (BB1 9AE), the main crime hotspot is near Topaz Street. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.