DICKSON ROAD, FY1 2AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY1 2AP

DICKSON ROAD, FY1 2AP, Blackpool has recorded a total of 355 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 116.53 per 1,000 population. This FY1 2AP 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 2AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY1 2AP, encompassing approximately 3046 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY1 2AP area, explore the FY1 2AP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the FY1 2AP area, visit the FY1 2AP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (124) incidents (-4.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (110) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)

FY1 2AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clifton Street with total crimes: 52
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 38
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 29

DICKSON ROAD, FY1 2AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124116.53-4.62%
Anti-social behaviour11040.70-12.00%
Shoplifting2436.1160.00%
Other theft217.885.00%
Public order206.8917.65%
Criminal damage and arson166.5614.29%
Drugs105.25150.00%
Burglary83.28-46.67%
Robbery62.6320.00%
Other crime51.970.00%
Theft from the person41.64-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.3133.33%
Bicycle theft21.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.66-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 125 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences130119.1512.07%
Anti-social behaviour12542.6717.92%
Other theft2041.0333.33%
Public order176.5654.55%
Shoplifting155.5850.00%
Burglary154.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.92-33.33%
Possession of weapons54.60-28.57%
Robbery51.6425.00%
Other crime51.640.00%
Theft from the person51.64-50.00%
Drugs41.64-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.31-62.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116109.30-5.69%
Anti-social behaviour10638.083.92%
Criminal damage and arson2134.7931.25%
Other theft156.89-21.05%
Drugs124.92-20.00%
Public order113.94-56.00%
Shoplifting103.61-58.33%
Theft from the person103.28150.00%
Vehicle crime83.2860.00%
Possession of weapons72.63133.33%
Burglary52.30-54.55%
Other crime51.6466.67%
Robbery41.64-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.31200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123116.85-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour10240.37-10.53%
Public order2533.4825.00%
Shoplifting248.2171.43%
Other theft197.88-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson166.24-5.88%
Drugs155.2515.38%
Burglary114.9210.00%
Robbery53.61-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.64-44.44%
Theft from the person41.64-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.31-50.00%
Other crime30.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.98-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126122.7615.60%
Anti-social behaviour11441.3642.50%
Other theft2837.4286.67%
Public order209.19233.33%
Criminal damage and arson176.5630.77%
Shoplifting145.58-17.65%
Drugs134.60-13.33%
Burglary104.2766.67%
Vehicle crime93.2828.57%
Possession of weapons62.95100.00%
Theft from the person61.97-14.29%
Robbery61.970.00%
Other crime31.97-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10995.52-18.66%
Anti-social behaviour8035.78-15.79%
Shoplifting1726.26-26.09%
Drugs155.5815.38%
Other theft154.92-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson134.9230.00%
Theft from the person74.270.00%
Vehicle crime72.3075.00%
Burglary62.30-25.00%
Robbery61.970.00%
Public order61.97-70.00%
Other crime51.97-44.44%
Possession of weapons31.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.98-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134119.15-10.07%
Anti-social behaviour9543.9833.80%
Other theft2631.1813.04%
Shoplifting238.5327.78%
Public order207.5517.65%
Drugs136.56-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson104.27-50.00%
Other crime93.2880.00%
Burglary82.95-33.33%
Theft from the person72.6340.00%
Robbery62.3020.00%
Bicycle theft51.970.00%
Vehicle crime41.6433.33%
Possession of weapons31.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149114.5622.13%
Anti-social behaviour7148.910.00%
Other theft2323.3164.29%
Criminal damage and arson207.55-16.67%
Shoplifting186.560.00%
Drugs185.91100.00%
Public order175.916.25%
Burglary125.5820.00%
Theft from the person53.94-54.55%
Robbery51.64150.00%
Other crime51.6425.00%
Vehicle crime31.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.98-62.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences122103.72-0.81%
Anti-social behaviour7140.05-5.33%
Criminal damage and arson2423.3150.00%
Shoplifting187.88-28.00%
Public order165.9114.29%
Other theft145.25-26.32%
Theft from the person114.6022.22%
Burglary103.6125.00%
Drugs93.28-57.14%
Possession of weapons82.9533.33%
Vehicle crime62.630.00%
Other crime41.97100.00%
Robbery21.31-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123108.6528.12%
Anti-social behaviour7540.37-9.64%
Shoplifting2524.6292.31%
Drugs218.21110.00%
Other theft196.89-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson166.24-15.79%
Public order145.2555.56%
Theft from the person94.6080.00%
Burglary82.95-11.11%
Robbery72.63-22.22%
Vehicle crime62.3020.00%
Possession of weapons61.970.00%
Other crime21.97100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9695.19-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour8331.51-17.82%
Other theft2327.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson197.55-24.00%
Shoplifting136.2444.44%
Drugs104.2742.86%
Burglary93.28-35.71%
Public order92.95-30.77%
Robbery92.95200.00%
Possession of weapons62.95100.00%
Vehicle crime51.9725.00%
Theft from the person51.64-61.54%
Bicycle theft21.64100.00%
Other crime10.66-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences150121.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10149.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson2533.150.00%
Other theft238.210.00%
Burglary147.550.00%
Public order134.600.00%
Theft from the person134.270.00%
Shoplifting94.270.00%
Drugs72.950.00%
Other crime42.300.00%
Vehicle crime41.310.00%
Robbery31.310.00%
Possession of weapons30.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024110
August 2024125
July 2024106
June 2024102
May 2024114
April 202480
March 202495
February 202471
January 202471
December 202375
November 202383
October 2023101

A total of 188 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
July 202411
June 202425
May 202420
April 20246
March 202420
February 202417
January 202416
December 202314
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 86 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 202411
December 20239
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 1502 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 125.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024124
August 2024130
July 2024116
June 2024123
May 2024126
April 2024109
March 2024134
February 2024149
January 2024122
December 2023123
November 202396
October 2023150

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 211 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 202421
June 202416
May 202417
April 202413
March 202410
February 202420
January 202424
December 202316
November 202319
October 202325

A total of 246 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 202415
June 202419
May 202428
April 202415
March 202426
February 202423
January 202414
December 202319
November 202323
October 202323

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 202417
March 202423
February 202418
January 202418
December 202325
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 20245
June 202411
May 202410
April 20246
March 20248
February 202412
January 202410
December 20238
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20249
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 147 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 202412
June 202415
May 202413
April 202415
March 202413
February 202418
January 20249
December 202321
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY1 2AP 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
    Total38
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs2
    Other 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. Bute Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Wood Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Banks Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Eaves Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Clifford Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Platt Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 16. Back Warbreck Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 17. Abingdon Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 18. Dickson Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 19. A584
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Exchange Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 21. Walker Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Deansgate
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Francis Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Back Eaves Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. General Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Crofters Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Mount Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Yates Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Winstanley Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 30. East Topping Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1