FY5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY5

FY5, Blackpool has recorded a total of 305 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.82 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this FY5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around FY5, encompassing approximately 44733 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (100) incidents (-11.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (79) incidents (-8.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (31) incidents (47.62% increase)

FY5 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

FY5 Crime Map

Postcodes in FY5

The postcode district are associated with the FY5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The FY5 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 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1006.82-11.50%
Anti-social behaviour792.24-8.14%
Criminal damage and arson311.7747.62%
Vehicle crime220.6969.23%
Shoplifting170.49-63.04%
Other theft150.38-48.28%
Public order100.34-9.09%
Burglary80.2260.00%
Other crime80.1833.33%
Drugs50.1866.67%
Theft from the person30.11200.00%
Possession of weapons30.07-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.070.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1137.58-1.74%
Anti-social behaviour862.53-9.47%
Shoplifting461.92206.67%
Other theft291.0331.82%
Criminal damage and arson210.65-12.50%
Vehicle crime130.47-23.53%
Public order110.29-15.38%
Other crime60.250.00%
Burglary50.13-54.55%
Possession of weapons40.11100.00%
Drugs30.09200.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1157.2916.16%
Anti-social behaviour952.572.15%
Criminal damage and arson242.12-7.69%
Other theft220.544.76%
Vehicle crime170.490.00%
Shoplifting150.38-25.00%
Public order130.3418.18%
Burglary110.2957.14%
Other crime60.25-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.13100.00%
Possession of weapons20.090.00%
Robbery10.04-50.00%
Drugs10.02-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences997.02-20.16%
Anti-social behaviour932.21-14.68%
Criminal damage and arson262.08-10.34%
Other theft210.580.00%
Shoplifting200.4766.67%
Vehicle crime170.450.00%
Public order110.38-15.38%
Other crime90.25-40.00%
Burglary70.20-12.50%
Drugs40.1633.33%
Robbery20.09100.00%
Bicycle theft20.04-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.040.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1248.0327.84%
Anti-social behaviour1092.7747.30%
Criminal damage and arson292.44-9.38%
Other theft210.6531.25%
Vehicle crime170.47-10.53%
Other crime150.380.00%
Public order130.34-27.78%
Shoplifting120.29-42.86%
Burglary80.27-11.11%
Bicycle theft50.18400.00%
Drugs30.1150.00%
Possession of weapons20.070.00%
Robbery10.04-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences976.91-10.19%
Anti-social behaviour742.17-15.91%
Criminal damage and arson321.6523.08%
Shoplifting210.72-22.22%
Vehicle crime190.47-26.92%
Public order180.4263.64%
Other theft160.40-15.79%
Other crime150.36400.00%
Burglary90.340.00%
Possession of weapons20.20-50.00%
Robbery20.04100.00%
Drugs20.04-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1087.2918.68%
Anti-social behaviour882.4187.23%
Shoplifting271.9722.73%
Vehicle crime260.6013.04%
Criminal damage and arson260.5823.81%
Other theft190.5858.33%
Public order110.42-21.43%
Burglary90.25-35.71%
Possession of weapons40.200.00%
Drugs30.09200.00%
Other crime30.07-25.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.61-3.19%
Anti-social behaviour472.03-25.40%
Vehicle crime231.0564.29%
Shoplifting220.51-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson210.4990.91%
Burglary140.47366.67%
Public order140.317.69%
Other theft120.31-42.86%
Other crime40.27-20.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Drugs10.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.02-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences945.862.17%
Anti-social behaviour632.1023.53%
Shoplifting321.4139.13%
Other theft210.720.00%
Vehicle crime140.4755.56%
Public order130.31-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson110.29-42.11%
Other crime50.25-37.50%
Burglary30.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.07100.00%
Theft from the person20.040.00%
Drugs10.040.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.6112.20%
Anti-social behaviour512.06-35.44%
Shoplifting231.14-36.11%
Other theft210.51-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson190.47-47.22%
Public order160.42300.00%
Vehicle crime90.3612.50%
Other crime80.20300.00%
Burglary60.180.00%
Possession of weapons40.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Drugs10.02-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences826.39-23.36%
Anti-social behaviour791.8331.67%
Shoplifting361.7724.14%
Criminal damage and arson360.809.09%
Other theft270.8058.82%
Vehicle crime80.60-11.11%
Burglary60.18-25.00%
Public order40.13-60.00%
Drugs30.09-25.00%
Other crime20.07-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%
Theft from the person10.02-66.67%
Robbery10.020.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1076.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour602.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson331.340.00%
Shoplifting290.740.00%
Other theft170.650.00%
Public order100.380.00%
Vehicle crime90.220.00%
Burglary80.200.00%
Other crime70.180.00%
Drugs40.160.00%
Theft from the person30.090.00%
Possession of weapons30.070.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 924 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202486
July 202495
June 202493
May 2024109
April 202474
March 202488
February 202447
January 202463
December 202351
November 202379
October 202360

A total of 241 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202429
July 202422
June 202421
May 202421
April 202416
March 202419
February 202412
January 202421
December 202321
November 202327
October 202317

A total of 1222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 2024113
July 2024115
June 202499
May 2024124
April 202497
March 2024108
February 202491
January 202494
December 202392
November 202382
October 2023107

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 194 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
July 202417
June 202417
May 202417
April 202419
March 202426
February 202423
January 202414
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 309 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202421
July 202424
June 202426
May 202429
April 202432
March 202426
February 202421
January 202411
December 202319
November 202336
October 202333

A total of 300 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202446
July 202415
June 202420
May 202412
April 202421
March 202427
February 202422
January 202432
December 202323
November 202336
October 202329

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202411
June 20247
May 20248
April 20249
March 20249
February 202414
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202413
June 202411
May 202413
April 202418
March 202411
February 202414
January 202413
December 202316
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 88 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 202415
April 202415
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bispham Road
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Daisy Bank
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. B5268
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Kings Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Runnymede Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 11. Roman Way
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Brookdale Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Southdown Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Slater Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Beach Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Norman Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Shore Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lambs Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rossendale Avenue North
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Trunnah Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Waring Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Willow Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Newman Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ocean Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Princes Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Melton Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. St Andrew'S Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. West Drive West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Brighton Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1