Total Crime Rate
72.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Livesey Branch Road area has the 30th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Billinge & Beardwood , and the 190th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Livesey Branch Road (BB2 5EG) in the last 12 months was 72.7 per 1,000 residents and was 43.6% higher than the Billinge & Beardwood average (50.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 39.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Livesey Branch Road (BB2 5EG), the main crime hotspot is near Park Place. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Billinge & Beardwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Eclipse Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rosebay Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Park Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park Place | Under investigation |
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