Total Crime Rate
31.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
4.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Stone Mill Cottages area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Darwen West , and the 71st lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Stone Mill Cottages (BL7 0EE) in the last 12 months was 31.9 per 1,000 residents and was 60.1% lower than the Darwen West average (79.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 4.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Stone Mill Cottages (BL7 0EE), the main crime hotspot is near Wellington Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In West Pennine| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Wellington Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Wellington Road | Under investigation |
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