Blackburn with Darwen

Is Darwen BB1 safe?

Covering wards: Blackburn Central, Blackburn South East, Bastwell & Daisyfield, Shear Brow & Corporation Park, West Pennine, Wilpshire & Ramsgreave, Little Harwood & Whitebirk, Roe Lee, Mellor, Overton, Audley & Queen's Park, St Oswald's, Helmshore, Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury, Blackburn South & Lower Darwen, Billinge & Beardwood, Rishton, Immanuel

Thinking about moving to Darwen BB1? Police recorded 248 crimes here in February 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.

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February 2026 — BB1 area

Official UK Police data

248 crimes recorded
Top crime types
Violence & sexual offences 104
Anti-social behaviour 36
Other theft 22
Above the national average

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Frequently asked questions

Is Darwen BB1 safe to live in?

Darwen BB1 recorded 248 crimes in February 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 104 incidents. This is above the national average for areas of similar size. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.

What are the most common crimes in Darwen BB1?

In February 2026, the top crime types in Darwen BB1 were: Violence & sexual offences (104), Anti-social behaviour (36), and Other theft (22). These accounted for 65% of all recorded crime in the area.

How does Darwen BB1 compare to the national average?

Darwen BB1 is above the national average for total recorded crime. Areas with higher crime rates aren't necessarily unsafe — much depends on crime type and context. Our full report breaks this down in detail.

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