GEORGE STREET, FY1 3BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY1 3BZ

GEORGE STREET, FY1 3BZ, Blackpool has recorded a total of 445 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 101.13 per 1,000 population. This FY1 3BZ 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 3BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY1 3BZ, encompassing approximately 4400 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (156) incidents (10.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (155) incidents (26.02% increase)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)

FY1 3BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clifton Street with total crimes: 62
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 46
  • The Strand with total crimes: 30

GEORGE STREET, FY1 3BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 155 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156101.1310.64%
Anti-social behaviour15535.4526.02%
Other theft2335.239.52%
Public order205.2366.67%
Criminal damage and arson164.55-30.43%
Shoplifting153.6466.67%
Drugs143.4116.67%
Burglary143.18133.33%
Possession of weapons83.18-11.11%
Other crime71.8275.00%
Robbery61.59-14.29%
Theft from the person51.36-58.33%
Vehicle crime51.14-28.57%
Bicycle theft11.14-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 123 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14188.410.71%
Anti-social behaviour12332.049.82%
Criminal damage and arson2327.9521.05%
Other theft215.230.00%
Drugs124.77-20.00%
Theft from the person122.73200.00%
Public order122.73-42.86%
Shoplifting92.73-67.86%
Possession of weapons92.05125.00%
Robbery72.0575.00%
Vehicle crime71.59-22.22%
Burglary61.59-62.50%
Other crime41.36100.00%
Bicycle theft30.9150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14090.222.19%
Anti-social behaviour11231.82-12.50%
Shoplifting2825.45100.00%
Public order216.36-4.55%
Other theft214.77-27.59%
Criminal damage and arson194.77-29.63%
Burglary164.3223.08%
Drugs153.64-6.25%
Vehicle crime93.41-25.00%
Possession of weapons42.05-63.64%
Robbery40.91-50.00%
Theft from the person40.91-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Other crime20.45-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 128 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13797.7212.30%
Anti-social behaviour12831.1445.45%
Other theft2929.0920.83%
Criminal damage and arson276.5928.57%
Public order226.14175.00%
Drugs165.00-20.00%
Shoplifting143.64-22.22%
Burglary133.18116.67%
Vehicle crime122.959.09%
Possession of weapons112.73450.00%
Robbery82.50-20.00%
Theft from the person71.82-30.00%
Other crime41.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.91100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12278.86-21.29%
Anti-social behaviour8827.733.53%
Other theft2420.00-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson215.4516.67%
Drugs204.7766.67%
Shoplifting184.55-21.74%
Vehicle crime114.090.00%
Robbery102.5025.00%
Theft from the person102.27100.00%
Public order82.27-61.90%
Burglary61.82-45.45%
Other crime61.36-45.45%
Possession of weapons21.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.45-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15591.13-10.92%
Anti-social behaviour8535.236.25%
Other theft3019.3225.00%
Shoplifting236.8235.29%
Public order215.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson184.77-14.29%
Drugs124.09-33.33%
Burglary112.73-15.38%
Vehicle crime112.50450.00%
Other crime112.50120.00%
Robbery82.5033.33%
Possession of weapons61.8250.00%
Bicycle theft51.360.00%
Theft from the person51.1425.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17488.4118.37%
Anti-social behaviour8039.54-8.05%
Other theft2418.1871.43%
Criminal damage and arson215.45-27.59%
Public order214.77-4.55%
Drugs184.7763.64%
Shoplifting174.09-15.00%
Burglary133.8618.18%
Robbery62.95200.00%
Other crime51.3625.00%
Possession of weapons41.14-55.56%
Theft from the person40.91-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-84.62%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14786.137.30%
Anti-social behaviour8733.4110.13%
Criminal damage and arson2919.7738.10%
Public order226.5922.22%
Shoplifting205.00-20.00%
Other theft144.55-44.00%
Vehicle crime133.1830.00%
Drugs112.95-50.00%
Burglary112.5022.22%
Theft from the person102.5011.11%
Possession of weapons92.2712.50%
Other crime42.050.00%
Robbery20.91-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13785.4528.04%
Anti-social behaviour7931.14-4.82%
Other theft2517.9531.58%
Shoplifting255.6892.31%
Drugs225.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson215.005.00%
Public order184.7738.46%
Vehicle crime104.09-16.67%
Burglary92.27-18.18%
Theft from the person92.0550.00%
Possession of weapons82.05-27.27%
Robbery81.82-27.27%
Other crime41.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.91-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10773.63-37.06%
Anti-social behaviour8324.32-27.19%
Criminal damage and arson2018.86-39.39%
Other theft194.55-36.67%
Public order134.32-7.14%
Shoplifting132.9544.44%
Vehicle crime122.9571.43%
Robbery112.73266.67%
Burglary112.50-38.89%
Possession of weapons112.50175.00%
Drugs112.50175.00%
Theft from the person62.50-57.14%
Other crime41.3633.33%
Bicycle theft30.91200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17096.36-1.73%
Anti-social behaviour11438.64-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson3325.9132.00%
Other theft307.5036.36%
Burglary186.82-5.26%
Public order144.09-36.36%
Theft from the person143.18180.00%
Shoplifting93.18-10.00%
Vehicle crime72.05-61.11%
Drugs41.59-71.43%
Possession of weapons40.91-33.33%
Other crime30.91-57.14%
Robbery30.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.68-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 126 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences173103.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour12639.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson2528.640.00%
Public order225.680.00%
Other theft225.000.00%
Burglary195.000.00%
Vehicle crime184.320.00%
Drugs144.090.00%
Shoplifting103.180.00%
Other crime72.270.00%
Possession of weapons61.590.00%
Robbery61.360.00%
Theft from the person51.360.00%
Bicycle theft31.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024155
July 2024123
June 2024112
May 2024128
April 202488
March 202485
February 202480
January 202487
December 202379
November 202383
October 2023114
September 2023126

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 202411
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 282 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202421
June 202421
May 202429
April 202424
March 202430
February 202424
January 202414
December 202325
November 202319
October 202330
September 202322

A total of 91 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202412
June 20244
May 20247
April 202410
March 20245
February 20244
January 202410
December 20239
November 20236
October 202314
September 20235

A total of 1759 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 146.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024156
July 2024141
June 2024140
May 2024137
April 2024122
March 2024155
February 2024174
January 2024147
December 2023137
November 2023107
October 2023170
September 2023173

A total of 169 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202412
June 202415
May 202416
April 202420
March 202412
February 202418
January 202411
December 202322
November 202311
October 20234
September 202314

A total of 214 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202412
June 202421
May 202422
April 20248
March 202421
February 202421
January 202422
December 202318
November 202313
October 202314
September 202322

A total of 273 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202423
June 202419
May 202427
April 202421
March 202418
February 202421
January 202429
December 202321
November 202320
October 202333
September 202325

A total of 147 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20246
June 202416
May 202413
April 20246
March 202411
February 202413
January 202411
December 20239
November 202311
October 202318
September 202319

A total of 82 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 20244
May 202411
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 202311
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20249
May 202412
April 202411
March 202411
February 20242
January 202413
December 202310
November 202312
October 20237
September 202318

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248
April 202410
March 20248
February 20246
January 20242
December 20238
November 202311
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 201 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20249
June 202428
May 202414
April 202418
March 202423
February 202417
January 202420
December 202325
November 202313
October 20239
September 202310

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY1 3BZ 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
    Total46
    Violence and sexual offences28
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    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. Church Street
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Peter Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Edward Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Parker Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Francis Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Regent Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Handley Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 14. Abingdon Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 15. New Larkhill Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Blackpool North
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft1
  • 17. Banks Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Back Lord Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Leopold Grove
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Gorton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Regent Road East
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Fenton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Elizabeth Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Fisher Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Cookson Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
  • 26. Walker Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 27. Winstanley Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Raikes Parade
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Danesbury Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Buchanan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1