FY1 3AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY1 3AZ

FY1 3AZ, Blackpool has recorded a total of 337 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.56 per 1,000 population. This FY1 3AZ 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 3AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY1 3AZ, encompassing approximately 4988 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY1 3AZ area, explore the FY1 3AZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (117) incidents (-1.68% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (116) incidents (-8.66% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (187.50% increase)

FY1 3AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 38
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 29
  • New Larkhill Street with total crimes: 18

FY1 3AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11767.56-1.68%
Anti-social behaviour11623.46-8.66%
Shoplifting2323.26187.50%
Public order164.61-15.79%
Other theft133.21-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson112.61-42.11%
Vehicle crime82.2160.00%
Burglary81.60-33.33%
Drugs81.60-38.46%
Other crime71.6040.00%
Robbery71.4040.00%
Theft from the person31.40200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12771.7720.95%
Violence and sexual offences11925.461.71%
Public order1923.8658.33%
Criminal damage and arson193.815.56%
Other theft173.81-10.53%
Drugs133.41160.00%
Burglary122.61100.00%
Shoplifting82.41-11.11%
Possession of weapons71.60-22.22%
Robbery51.4025.00%
Vehicle crime51.0025.00%
Other crime51.00-16.67%
Bicycle theft11.00-75.00%
Theft from the person10.20-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11764.9519.39%
Anti-social behaviour10523.463.96%
Other theft1921.0518.75%
Criminal damage and arson183.815.88%
Public order123.61-40.00%
Shoplifting92.41-62.50%
Possession of weapons91.80125.00%
Other crime61.8050.00%
Theft from the person61.20200.00%
Burglary61.20-40.00%
Drugs51.20-44.44%
Robbery41.00-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.80300.00%
Vehicle crime40.80-55.56%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10164.15-8.18%
Violence and sexual offences9820.25-14.78%
Shoplifting2419.65166.67%
Public order204.8117.65%
Criminal damage and arson174.01-26.09%
Other theft163.41-20.00%
Burglary103.21-28.57%
Vehicle crime92.0080.00%
Drugs91.80-35.71%
Robbery51.800.00%
Possession of weapons41.00-60.00%
Other crime40.8033.33%
Theft from the person20.80-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11570.1719.79%
Anti-social behaviour11023.0541.03%
Criminal damage and arson2322.0515.00%
Other theft204.61-4.76%
Public order174.01325.00%
Burglary143.41133.33%
Drugs142.810.00%
Possession of weapons102.81400.00%
Shoplifting92.00-30.77%
Robbery51.80-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.00-54.55%
Theft from the person41.00-33.33%
Other crime30.80-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9656.53-17.95%
Anti-social behaviour7819.2513.04%
Other theft2115.6431.25%
Criminal damage and arson204.2153.85%
Drugs144.0127.27%
Shoplifting132.81-38.10%
Vehicle crime112.6110.00%
Robbery72.2116.67%
Burglary61.40-40.00%
Theft from the person61.2050.00%
Public order41.20-73.33%
Other crime40.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.80-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11761.55-8.59%
Anti-social behaviour6923.466.15%
Shoplifting2113.8340.00%
Other theft164.210.00%
Public order153.21-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson133.01-27.78%
Drugs112.61-35.29%
Vehicle crime102.21400.00%
Burglary102.0011.11%
Other crime82.0060.00%
Robbery61.600.00%
Possession of weapons51.2066.67%
Theft from the person41.00100.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12860.9520.75%
Anti-social behaviour6525.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson1813.03-25.00%
Public order183.615.88%
Drugs173.61142.86%
Other theft163.41128.57%
Shoplifting153.21-21.05%
Burglary93.01-10.00%
Robbery61.80500.00%
Other crime51.2066.67%
Possession of weapons31.00-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.60-80.00%
Theft from the person20.40-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10656.53-13.11%
Anti-social behaviour6521.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson2413.0326.32%
Shoplifting194.81-20.83%
Public order173.816.25%
Vehicle crime103.41100.00%
Burglary102.0066.67%
Possession of weapons72.00-12.50%
Other theft71.40-69.57%
Drugs71.40-50.00%
Theft from the person51.400.00%
Other crime31.0050.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Robbery10.20-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12262.7574.29%
Anti-social behaviour6524.46-13.33%
Shoplifting2413.03100.00%
Other theft234.81155.56%
Criminal damage and arson194.6111.76%
Public order163.8133.33%
Drugs143.2175.00%
Possession of weapons82.8114.29%
Burglary61.60-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.20-37.50%
Theft from the person51.00400.00%
Robbery31.00-50.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7548.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences7015.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson1714.030.00%
Public order123.410.00%
Shoplifting122.410.00%
Burglary102.410.00%
Other theft92.000.00%
Drugs81.800.00%
Vehicle crime81.600.00%
Possession of weapons71.600.00%
Robbery61.400.00%
Bicycle theft31.200.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 976 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 88.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024116
August 2024127
July 2024105
June 2024101
May 2024110
April 202478
March 202469
February 202465
January 202465
December 202365
November 202375

A total of 166 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 202412
June 202420
May 202417
April 20244
March 202415
February 202418
January 202417
December 202316
November 202312

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 1205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 109.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024117
August 2024119
July 2024117
June 202498
May 2024115
April 202496
March 2024117
February 2024128
January 2024106
December 2023122
November 202370

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20244
June 20249
May 20245
April 202411
March 202410
February 20242
January 202410
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20246
June 202410
May 202414
April 20246
March 202410
February 20249
January 202410
December 20236
November 202310

A total of 199 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 202418
June 202417
May 202423
April 202420
March 202413
February 202418
January 202424
December 202319
November 202317

A total of 177 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 202419
June 202416
May 202420
April 202421
March 202416
February 202416
January 20247
December 202323
November 20239

A total of 120 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20245
June 20249
May 202414
April 202414
March 202411
February 202417
January 20247
December 202314
November 20238

A total of 177 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20248
July 20249
June 202424
May 20249
April 202413
March 202421
February 202415
January 202419
December 202324
November 202312

A total of 62 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20249
June 20244
May 202410
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY1 3AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total38
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other crime2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Queen Street
    Total29
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. New Larkhill Street
    Total18
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Church Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. George Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Edward Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Beresford Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Blackpool North
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 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. Percy Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 14. Fenton Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Platt Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 16. Abingdon Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 17. Parker Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Victory Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Elizabeth Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Henthorne Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 24. St Anthony'S Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Francis Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Talbot Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Peter Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Gorton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. General Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Greenhill Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1