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Crime in Beardwood

Beardwood had 55 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 47.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 29 Blackburn with Darwen areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 52% below the middle Blackburn with Darwen area. Crime was up 31% on the three months before.

BB2, Blackburn with Darwen · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Beardwood

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47.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
23 of 29Blackburn with Darwen rank1st is the highest rate
+31%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common21 in 3 months

Month by month

10 Mar 18 Apr 14 May 24 Jun 14 Jul 17 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Beardwood. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2138%
anti-social behaviour1120%
theft611%
public order59%
vehicle crime59%
burglary35%
drugs24%
weapons12%

Beardwood against Blackburn with Darwen

TypeBeardwood per 1,000Middle Blackburn with Darwen areaChange
Violence18.141.7▼ 9%
Burglary2.62.9–
Vehicle crime4.34.7–
Anti-social behaviour9.516.1–
Theft and robbery65–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Witton219▼ 7%
Wensley Fold197.1▲ 6%
Pleckgate99.3▲ 56%
Four Lane Ends50.1▲ 15%
Beardwood47.5▲ 31%
Lammack46.5▲ 35%
Mellor18.6▼ 14%
See every Blackburn with Darwen area ranked on the crime in Blackburn with Darwen page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Beardwood a safe area?

Beardwood had about 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 23 of 29 Blackburn with Darwen areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Beardwood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (21), followed by anti-social behaviour (11) and theft (6).