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Burglary Rates in Blackburn South East

Blackburn with Darwen, North West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Blackburn South East recorded 46 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 13% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

46

2.93 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,582

164.3 per 1,000 residents

13% below the UK average72% above the North West regional average

How does Blackburn South East rank?

Within Blackburn with Darwen

8 of 17 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

55th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

4
7
7
2
2
2
2
3
3
5
4
5
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
1129
44%
Anti-social Behaviour
617
24%
Other Crime
603
23%
Vehicle Crime
84
3%
Drug Offences
50
2%
Burglary
46
2%
Shoplifting
35
1%
Robbery
9
0%
Theft from Person
9
0%

Property mix in Blackburn South East

Source: Census 2021 · 5,964 households

Detached 10%Semi-detached 40%Terraced 39%Flats 11%

The most common property type in Blackburn South East is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Blackburn South East homeowners

Most homes in Blackburn South East are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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