Blackburn
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Blackburn safe?
Crime in Blackburn is about the same as the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Blackburn has 8.0 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Blackburn is on the safer side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Blackburn | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9.2 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 9.1 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 8.8 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 8.6 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 5122 58%
- Criminal damage and arson 1146 13%
- Shoplifting 938 11%
- Other theft 845 9%
- Public order 845 9%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Blackburn has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Blackburn has little history of flooding. A few pockets have seen more.
- Little flooding 97%
- Some flooding 3%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
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Old coal mines
36 old mine shafts are recorded in and around the city.
Old coal mines vs other cities
Blackburn has some old mine shafts, but fewer than the most mined cities we cover.
BlackburnNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Tornado Up to less than 3% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
- Earthquake 2 recent tremors nearby; largest magnitude 1.8.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Blackburn?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Blackburn is currently Low.
How does crime in Blackburn compare with England?
Crime in Blackburn is about the same as the England rate. Blackburn has 8.0 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Blackburn is safe?
No. These figures are for Blackburn as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Blackburn?
This Blackburn page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report