Safety in Blackburn

Blackburn in North West scores 54/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

14,438

Rate per 1,000

125.3

1-year trend

-3.0%

3-year trend

-5.1%

5-year trend

-23.7%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

229

Per 1,000 residents

2.0

Data last updated: 15 August 2026