GENERAL STREET, FY1 1RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY1 1RW

GENERAL STREET, FY1 1RW, Blackpool has recorded a total of 318 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 131.27 per 1,000 population. This FY1 1RW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader FY1 postcode area, which has experienced 1326 crimes and a crime rate of 39.67 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this FY1 1RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY1 1RW, encompassing approximately 2422 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY1 1RW area, explore the FY1 1RW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the FY1 1RW area, visit the FY1 1RW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (114) incidents (-11.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (103) incidents (-7.21% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)

FY1 1RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clifton Street with total crimes: 52
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 51
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 29

GENERAL STREET, FY1 1RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114131.27-11.63%
Anti-social behaviour10347.06-7.21%
Shoplifting2442.5260.00%
Public order169.91-11.11%
Other theft166.60-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson96.60-25.00%
Burglary83.72-38.46%
Drugs83.30100.00%
Robbery63.3020.00%
Theft from the person52.480.00%
Vehicle crime42.0633.33%
Other crime31.65-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129141.5918.35%
Anti-social behaviour11153.258.82%
Other theft1945.8235.71%
Public order187.8463.64%
Shoplifting157.4350.00%
Burglary136.19160.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons54.95-28.57%
Robbery52.0625.00%
Theft from the person52.06-50.00%
Drugs42.06-66.67%
Other crime41.650.00%
Vehicle crime31.65-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109130.03-9.17%
Anti-social behaviour10244.999.68%
Criminal damage and arson1842.1038.46%
Other theft147.43-22.22%
Drugs125.78-20.00%
Public order114.95-45.00%
Shoplifting104.54-58.33%
Theft from the person104.13150.00%
Possession of weapons74.13133.33%
Vehicle crime62.89-14.29%
Burglary52.48-50.00%
Other crime42.0633.33%
Robbery41.65-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.65200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences120138.702.56%
Anti-social behaviour9349.54-15.45%
Shoplifting2438.3971.43%
Public order209.910.00%
Other theft188.26-30.77%
Drugs157.4325.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.19-7.14%
Burglary105.370.00%
Vehicle crime74.13-22.22%
Robbery52.89-16.67%
Theft from the person42.06-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.65-50.00%
Other crime31.24200.00%
Bicycle theft11.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117145.7217.00%
Anti-social behaviour11048.3057.14%
Other theft2645.4173.33%
Public order2010.73233.33%
Shoplifting148.26-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson145.7875.00%
Drugs125.78-14.29%
Burglary104.9566.67%
Vehicle crime94.1312.50%
Possession of weapons63.72100.00%
Theft from the person62.48-14.29%
Robbery62.48-14.29%
Bicycle theft22.48100.00%
Other crime10.83-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences100109.80-21.88%
Anti-social behaviour7041.28-20.45%
Shoplifting1628.90-30.43%
Other theft156.60-42.31%
Drugs146.1927.27%
Vehicle crime85.7860.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.30-20.00%
Robbery73.3016.67%
Theft from the person72.8916.67%
Burglary62.89-14.29%
Public order62.48-68.42%
Other crime52.48-37.50%
Possession of weapons32.060.00%
Bicycle theft11.24-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128142.41-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour8852.8429.41%
Other theft2636.3323.81%
Shoplifting2310.7327.78%
Public order199.4911.76%
Drugs117.84-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson104.54-52.38%
Other crime84.13100.00%
Burglary73.30-36.36%
Robbery62.8920.00%
Theft from the person62.4820.00%
Vehicle crime52.4866.67%
Bicycle theft52.060.00%
Possession of weapons32.06-25.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences132134.1614.78%
Anti-social behaviour6854.49-2.86%
Criminal damage and arson2128.075.00%
Other theft218.6790.91%
Shoplifting188.670.00%
Public order177.436.25%
Drugs167.02100.00%
Burglary116.6010.00%
Theft from the person54.54-50.00%
Robbery52.06150.00%
Possession of weapons42.06-55.56%
Other crime41.65100.00%
Vehicle crime31.65-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115123.01-1.71%
Anti-social behaviour7047.47-1.41%
Criminal damage and arson2028.9053.85%
Shoplifting188.26-28.00%
Public order167.4323.08%
Other theft116.60-47.62%
Burglary104.5411.11%
Theft from the person104.1325.00%
Possession of weapons94.1328.57%
Drugs83.72-61.90%
Vehicle crime63.30-14.29%
Other crime22.480.00%
Robbery20.83-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117132.9239.29%
Anti-social behaviour7148.30-8.97%
Shoplifting2529.3192.31%
Other theft2110.3210.53%
Drugs218.67133.33%
Criminal damage and arson138.67-31.58%
Public order135.3744.44%
Burglary95.370.00%
Theft from the person83.7260.00%
Possession of weapons73.3016.67%
Vehicle crime72.8940.00%
Robbery72.89-30.00%
Other crime22.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.83-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84111.45-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour7834.67-22.00%
Criminal damage and arson1932.20-17.39%
Other theft197.84-20.83%
Shoplifting137.8430.00%
Robbery105.37233.33%
Burglary94.13-35.71%
Public order93.72-30.77%
Drugs93.7228.57%
Possession of weapons63.72100.00%
Vehicle crime52.4866.67%
Theft from the person52.06-61.54%
Other crime22.06-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.83100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144149.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10059.440.00%
Other theft2441.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson239.910.00%
Burglary149.490.00%
Public order135.780.00%
Theft from the person135.370.00%
Shoplifting105.370.00%
Drugs74.130.00%
Other crime32.890.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Robbery31.240.00%
Possession of weapons31.240.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1064 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024103
August 2024111
July 2024102
June 202493
May 2024110
April 202470
March 202488
February 202468
January 202470
December 202371
November 202378
October 2023100

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
July 202411
June 202420
May 202420
April 20246
March 202419
February 202417
January 202416
December 202313
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 84 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 1409 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 117.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024114
August 2024129
July 2024109
June 2024120
May 2024117
April 2024100
March 2024128
February 2024132
January 2024115
December 2023117
November 202384
October 2023144

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20249
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 180 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202418
June 202413
May 202414
April 20248
March 202410
February 202421
January 202420
December 202313
November 202319
October 202323

A total of 230 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 202414
June 202418
May 202426
April 202415
March 202426
February 202421
January 202411
December 202321
November 202319
October 202324

A total of 210 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202415
July 202410
June 202424
May 202414
April 202416
March 202423
February 202418
January 202418
December 202325
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20245
June 202410
May 202410
April 20246
March 20247
February 202411
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 137 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 202412
June 202415
May 202412
April 202414
March 202411
February 202416
January 20248
December 202321
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 57 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY1 1RW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total51
    Violence and sexual offences24
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Other theft4
    Other crime2
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Queen Street
    Total29
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Strand
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 5. New Larkhill Street
    Total18
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Edward Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Blackpool North
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Wood Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Banks Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Platt Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Back Warbreck Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 14. Abingdon Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 15. A584
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Exchange Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 17. Walker Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Deansgate
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Francis Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 20. General Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mount Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Yates Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Winstanley Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 24. East Topping Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. High Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cross Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Avenham Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Back High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Whiteside Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lewtas Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1