FY1 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY1

FY1, Blackpool has recorded a total of 1262 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.76 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this FY1 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around FY1, encompassing approximately 33422 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (404) incidents (-8.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (395) incidents (-1.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (77) incidents (-16.30% decrease)

FY1 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 110
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 58
  • Clifton Street with total crimes: 52

FY1 Crime Map

Postcodes in FY1

The postcode district are associated with the FY1, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The FY1 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 404 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 395 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40437.76-8.39%
Anti-social behaviour39512.09-1.50%
Criminal damage and arson7711.82-16.30%
Other theft692.301.47%
Shoplifting612.065.17%
Public order591.83-7.81%
Vehicle crime461.7753.33%
Burglary401.38-34.43%
Drugs381.2046.15%
Other crime221.140.00%
Robbery210.660.00%
Possession of weapons150.63-28.57%
Theft from the person130.45-18.75%
Bicycle theft20.39-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 441 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 401 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44139.675.00%
Anti-social behaviour40113.192.82%
Criminal damage and arson9212.0019.48%
Other theft682.75-19.05%
Public order642.0330.61%
Burglary611.9169.44%
Shoplifting581.83-12.12%
Vehicle crime301.74-34.78%
Drugs260.90-27.78%
Other crime220.78-15.38%
Possession of weapons210.6690.91%
Robbery210.6310.53%
Theft from the person160.63-15.79%
Bicycle theft50.48-28.57%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 420 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 390 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42038.48-4.98%
Anti-social behaviour39012.57-5.34%
Other theft8411.672.44%
Criminal damage and arson772.51-8.33%
Shoplifting662.30-22.35%
Public order491.97-20.97%
Vehicle crime461.4739.39%
Drugs361.389.09%
Burglary361.08-10.00%
Other crime261.0885.71%
Robbery190.7872.73%
Theft from the person190.5758.33%
Possession of weapons110.57-35.29%
Bicycle theft70.33-22.22%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 442 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 412 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44239.9710.22%
Anti-social behaviour41213.220.24%
Shoplifting8512.33112.50%
Criminal damage and arson842.54-8.70%
Other theft822.510.00%
Public order622.45-3.12%
Burglary401.86-2.44%
Drugs331.20-21.43%
Vehicle crime330.99-29.79%
Possession of weapons170.99-32.00%
Other crime140.51-26.32%
Theft from the person120.42-36.84%
Robbery110.36-15.38%
Bicycle theft90.3350.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 411 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 401 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41138.969.02%
Violence and sexual offences40112.306.65%
Criminal damage and arson9212.0015.00%
Other theft822.7532.26%
Public order642.4593.94%
Vehicle crime471.91-2.08%
Drugs421.4135.48%
Burglary411.262.50%
Shoplifting401.23-37.50%
Possession of weapons251.20150.00%
Other crime190.75-20.83%
Theft from the person190.5758.33%
Robbery130.57-27.78%
Bicycle theft60.39-14.29%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 377 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 376 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37735.3713.21%
Violence and sexual offences37611.28-6.70%
Criminal damage and arson8011.2535.59%
Shoplifting642.3914.29%
Other theft621.91-17.33%
Vehicle crime481.866.67%
Burglary401.4417.65%
Public order331.20-36.54%
Drugs310.99-13.89%
Other crime240.93-4.00%
Robbery180.7220.00%
Theft from the person120.5420.00%
Possession of weapons100.36-23.08%
Bicycle theft70.30-30.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 403 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 333 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40334.89-13.70%
Anti-social behaviour33312.0629.07%
Other theft759.9619.05%
Criminal damage and arson592.24-14.49%
Shoplifting561.7743.59%
Public order521.681.96%
Vehicle crime451.5660.71%
Drugs361.3512.50%
Burglary341.08-12.82%
Other crime251.0219.05%
Robbery150.7566.67%
Possession of weapons130.4530.00%
Bicycle theft100.390.00%
Theft from the person100.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 467 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 258 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46732.7912.26%
Anti-social behaviour25813.97-3.01%
Criminal damage and arson697.72-23.33%
Other theft632.0616.67%
Public order511.880.00%
Burglary391.532.63%
Shoplifting391.17-30.36%
Drugs321.1718.52%
Vehicle crime280.96-39.13%
Other crime210.8490.91%
Possession of weapons100.63-52.38%
Theft from the person100.30-37.50%
Robbery90.30-43.75%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 416 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 266 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41633.309.47%
Anti-social behaviour26612.452.70%
Criminal damage and arson907.969.76%
Shoplifting562.69-9.68%
Other theft541.68-11.48%
Public order511.622.00%
Vehicle crime461.5335.29%
Burglary381.385.56%
Drugs271.14-12.90%
Possession of weapons210.8161.54%
Robbery160.636.67%
Theft from the person160.4823.08%
Other crime110.48-15.38%
Bicycle theft50.3325.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 380 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 259 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38031.517.34%
Anti-social behaviour25911.37-6.16%
Criminal damage and arson827.7543.86%
Shoplifting622.458.77%
Other theft611.86-7.58%
Public order501.8328.21%
Burglary361.50-14.29%
Vehicle crime341.089.68%
Drugs311.0210.71%
Robbery150.93-34.78%
Other crime130.458.33%
Theft from the person130.3930.00%
Possession of weapons130.39-31.58%
Bicycle theft40.39-20.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 354 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 276 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35430.49-22.71%
Anti-social behaviour27610.59-22.25%
Other theft668.26-10.81%
Criminal damage and arson571.97-34.48%
Shoplifting571.7126.67%
Burglary421.71-14.29%
Public order391.26-26.42%
Vehicle crime311.17-36.73%
Drugs280.9340.00%
Robbery230.8464.29%
Possession of weapons190.6918.75%
Other crime120.579.09%
Theft from the person100.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.30-28.57%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 458 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 355 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45837.640.88%
Anti-social behaviour35513.701.72%
Criminal damage and arson8710.621.16%
Other theft742.60-12.94%
Public order532.2112.77%
Burglary491.59-14.04%
Vehicle crime491.47-3.92%
Shoplifting451.4732.35%
Drugs201.35-28.57%
Theft from the person200.6042.86%
Possession of weapons160.60-11.11%
Robbery140.48-6.67%
Other crime110.42-45.00%
Bicycle theft70.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 454 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 349 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45437.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour34913.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson8610.440.00%
Other theft852.570.00%
Burglary572.540.00%
Vehicle crime511.710.00%
Public order471.530.00%
Shoplifting341.410.00%
Drugs281.020.00%
Other crime200.840.00%
Possession of weapons180.600.00%
Robbery150.540.00%
Theft from the person140.450.00%
Bicycle theft70.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5416 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 416.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 467 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024404
August 2024441
July 2024420
June 2024442
May 2024401
April 2024376
March 2024403
February 2024467
January 2024416
December 2023380
November 2023354
October 2023458
September 2023454

A total of 4482 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 344.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 412 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024395
August 2024401
July 2024390
June 2024412
May 2024411
April 2024377
March 2024333
February 2024258
January 2024266
December 2023259
November 2023276
October 2023355
September 2023349

A total of 408 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202426
July 202436
June 202433
May 202442
April 202431
March 202436
February 202432
January 202427
December 202331
November 202328
October 202320
September 202328

A total of 925 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 71.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202468
July 202484
June 202482
May 202482
April 202462
March 202475
February 202463
January 202454
December 202361
November 202366
October 202374
September 202385

A total of 210 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
July 202419
June 202411
May 202413
April 202418
March 202415
February 20249
January 202416
December 202315
November 202323
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 184 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202419
June 202412
May 202419
April 202412
March 202410
February 202410
January 202416
December 202313
November 202310
October 202320
September 202314

A total of 534 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202430
July 202446
June 202433
May 202447
April 202448
March 202445
February 202428
January 202446
December 202334
November 202331
October 202349
September 202351

A total of 1032 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 79.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202492
July 202477
June 202484
May 202492
April 202480
March 202459
February 202469
January 202490
December 202382
November 202357
October 202387
September 202386

A total of 209 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
July 202411
June 202417
May 202425
April 202410
March 202413
February 202410
January 202421
December 202313
November 202319
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 553 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202461
July 202436
June 202440
May 202441
April 202440
March 202434
February 202439
January 202438
December 202336
November 202342
October 202349
September 202357

A total of 674 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202464
July 202449
June 202462
May 202464
April 202433
March 202452
February 202451
January 202451
December 202350
November 202339
October 202353
September 202347

A total of 723 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202458
July 202466
June 202485
May 202440
April 202464
March 202456
February 202439
January 202456
December 202362
November 202357
October 202345
September 202334

A total of 240 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
July 202426
June 202414
May 202419
April 202424
March 202425
February 202421
January 202411
December 202313
November 202312
October 202311
September 202320

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20249
May 20246
April 20247
March 202410
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY1 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total110
    Anti-social behaviour32
    Violence and sexual offences28
    Shoplifting20
    Public order6
    Vehicle crime5
    Drugs5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total58
    Violence and sexual offences25
    Anti-social behaviour16
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Clifton Street
    Total52
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Hull Road
    Total42
    Anti-social behaviour16
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Queen Street
    Total29
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. The Strand
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 7. Havelock Street
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. New Larkhill Street
    Total18
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Church Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Foxhall Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. George Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Edward Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Coronation Street
    Total12
    Possession of weapons4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 17. Shannon Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Trafalgar Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Beresford Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 20. Vance Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 21. Bus/Coach Station
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Rydal Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. Blackpool North
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 24. Bute Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 25. Tyldesley Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Albert Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Wood Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Banks Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 29. Eaves Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Clifford Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2