Total Crime Rate
36.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Holly Street area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Bastwell & Daisyfield , and the 83rd 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 Holly Street (BB1 9TS) in the last 12 months was 36.8 per 1,000 residents and was 43.1% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 20.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 120.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Holly Street (BB1 9TS), the main crime hotspot is near Troy Court. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bastwell & Daisyfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Briar Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Troy Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rosewood Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bangor Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sycamore Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blackthorn Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wesley Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Gladstone Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Walnut Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Larch Street | Local resolution |
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