LORD STREET, FY1 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY1 2BJ

LORD STREET, FY1 2BJ, Blackpool has recorded a total of 358 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 107.93 per 1,000 population. This FY1 2BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader FY1 postcode area, which has experienced 1401 crimes and a crime rate of 41.92 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this FY1 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY1 2BJ, encompassing approximately 3316 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY1 2BJ area, explore the FY1 2BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (130) incidents (12.07% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (120) incidents (16.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)

FY1 2BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clifton Street with total crimes: 62
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 35
  • The Strand with total crimes: 30

LORD STREET, FY1 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences130107.9312.07%
Anti-social behaviour12039.1916.50%
Other theft2136.1831.25%
Public order176.3354.55%
Shoplifting155.1350.00%
Burglary154.52275.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons54.22-16.67%
Other crime51.510.00%
Theft from the person51.51-50.00%
Robbery41.510.00%
Drugs41.21-69.23%
Vehicle crime31.21-62.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11699.49-4.92%
Anti-social behaviour10334.971.98%
Criminal damage and arson2131.0540.00%
Other theft166.33-20.00%
Drugs134.82-7.14%
Public order113.92-56.00%
Shoplifting103.32-58.33%
Theft from the person103.01150.00%
Vehicle crime83.0160.00%
Possession of weapons62.41200.00%
Other crime51.8166.67%
Burglary41.51-60.00%
Robbery41.21-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.21200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences122105.82-3.94%
Anti-social behaviour10136.78-12.93%
Public order2530.4525.00%
Shoplifting247.5471.43%
Other theft207.24-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson156.03-16.67%
Drugs144.527.69%
Burglary104.2211.11%
Robbery53.01-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.51-44.44%
Theft from the person41.51-20.00%
Other crime31.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.90-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.60-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127113.0620.95%
Anti-social behaviour11638.2945.00%
Other theft2734.9792.86%
Public order208.14233.33%
Criminal damage and arson186.0338.46%
Shoplifting145.43-17.65%
Drugs134.228.33%
Burglary93.9280.00%
Vehicle crime92.7128.57%
Possession of weapons62.71100.00%
Robbery61.810.00%
Theft from the person51.81-28.57%
Other crime31.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10585.32-19.85%
Anti-social behaviour8031.66-13.98%
Shoplifting1724.12-26.09%
Other theft145.13-44.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.2218.18%
Drugs123.92-7.69%
Theft from the person73.620.00%
Vehicle crime72.1175.00%
Other crime62.11-40.00%
Robbery61.8120.00%
Public order61.81-66.67%
Burglary51.81-28.57%
Possession of weapons31.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.90-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences131107.03-12.08%
Anti-social behaviour9339.4934.78%
Other theft2528.0413.64%
Shoplifting237.5427.78%
Public order186.935.88%
Drugs135.43-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson113.92-35.29%
Other crime103.32100.00%
Burglary73.01-36.36%
Theft from the person72.1140.00%
Bicycle theft52.110.00%
Robbery51.510.00%
Vehicle crime41.510.00%
Possession of weapons31.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149102.8123.14%
Anti-social behaviour6944.920.00%
Other theft2220.8057.14%
Shoplifting186.630.00%
Public order175.436.25%
Criminal damage and arson175.13-26.09%
Drugs165.13100.00%
Burglary114.8222.22%
Theft from the person53.32-54.55%
Robbery51.51150.00%
Other crime51.5125.00%
Vehicle crime41.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.21-62.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12193.46-3.20%
Anti-social behaviour6936.48-5.48%
Criminal damage and arson2320.8035.29%
Shoplifting186.93-25.00%
Public order165.4314.29%
Other theft144.82-22.22%
Theft from the person114.2222.22%
Burglary93.3212.50%
Possession of weapons82.7114.29%
Drugs82.41-61.90%
Vehicle crime62.410.00%
Other crime41.81100.00%
Robbery21.21-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12599.7931.58%
Anti-social behaviour7337.69-9.88%
Shoplifting2422.0184.62%
Drugs217.24110.00%
Other theft186.33-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson175.430.00%
Public order145.1375.00%
Theft from the person94.2280.00%
Burglary82.7114.29%
Possession of weapons72.4116.67%
Robbery72.11-22.22%
Vehicle crime62.1120.00%
Other crime21.81100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9585.02-34.93%
Anti-social behaviour8128.64-19.80%
Other theft2324.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson176.93-32.00%
Shoplifting135.1344.44%
Drugs103.9242.86%
Robbery93.01200.00%
Public order82.71-38.46%
Burglary72.41-22.22%
Possession of weapons62.11100.00%
Vehicle crime51.8125.00%
Theft from the person51.51-61.54%
Bicycle theft21.51100.00%
Other crime10.60-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146108.54-7.01%
Anti-social behaviour10144.027.45%
Criminal damage and arson2530.4513.64%
Other theft237.549.52%
Theft from the person136.93225.00%
Public order133.92-13.33%
Shoplifting93.920.00%
Burglary92.71-43.75%
Drugs72.71-53.33%
Vehicle crime42.11-69.23%
Robbery31.21-57.14%
Other crime30.90-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.90-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.90-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157116.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour9447.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson2228.340.00%
Other theft216.630.00%
Burglary166.330.00%
Public order154.820.00%
Drugs154.520.00%
Vehicle crime134.520.00%
Shoplifting93.920.00%
Other crime72.710.00%
Robbery72.110.00%
Possession of weapons52.110.00%
Theft from the person41.510.00%
Bicycle theft21.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202411
June 202425
May 202420
April 20246
March 202418
February 202417
January 202416
December 202314
November 20238
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 1524 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 127.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024130
July 2024116
June 2024122
May 2024127
April 2024105
March 2024131
February 2024149
January 2024121
December 2023125
November 202395
October 2023146
September 2023157

A total of 1100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024120
July 2024103
June 2024101
May 2024116
April 202480
March 202493
February 202469
January 202469
December 202373
November 202381
October 2023101
September 202394

A total of 244 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202416
June 202420
May 202427
April 202414
March 202425
February 202422
January 202414
December 202318
November 202323
October 202323
September 202321

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 194 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202410
June 202424
May 202414
April 202417
March 202423
February 202418
January 202418
December 202324
November 202313
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 202410
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20244
June 202410
May 20249
April 20245
March 20247
February 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 213 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202421
June 202415
May 202418
April 202413
March 202411
February 202417
January 202423
December 202317
November 202317
October 202325
September 202322

A total of 85 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 202411
December 20239
November 20235
October 202313
September 20234

A total of 146 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202413
June 202414
May 202413
April 202412
March 202413
February 202416
January 20248
December 202321
November 202310
October 20237
September 202315

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY1 2BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Clifton Street
    Total62
    Anti-social behaviour25
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total35
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 3. The Strand
    Total30
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Queen Street
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Edward Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. A584
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 9. Francis Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Handley Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Abingdon Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 12. New Larkhill Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pleasant Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Blackpool North
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft1
  • 15. Banks Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Back Lord Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Back Warbreck Road
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Walker Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Egerton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Deansgate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Imperial Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dickson Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 23. Platt Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Butler Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lang Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Howard Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Back Pleasant Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Springfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Bute Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1