Crime Rates at Bastwell Road, Blackburn, BB1 9TZ

Bastwell Road 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 Bastwell Road (BB1 9TZ) 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 Bastwell Road (BB1 9TZ), 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.