HANDLEY ROAD, FY1 3HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY1 3HW

HANDLEY ROAD, FY1 3HW, Blackpool has recorded a total of 237 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.93 per 1,000 population. This FY1 3HW 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 3HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY1 3HW, encompassing approximately 5520 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (42.19% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (71) incidents (-27.55% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (700.00% increase)

FY1 3HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 21
  • New Larkhill Street with total crimes: 18
  • George Street with total crimes: 13

HANDLEY ROAD, FY1 3HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9142.9342.19%
Anti-social behaviour7116.49-27.55%
Shoplifting1612.86700.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.90-7.14%
Other theft122.369.09%
Public order92.17-40.00%
Burglary61.63-33.33%
Drugs61.0950.00%
Robbery51.09150.00%
Other crime40.910.00%
Vehicle crime40.720.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9842.3934.25%
Violence and sexual offences6417.75-28.09%
Public order1511.5915.38%
Criminal damage and arson142.727.69%
Other theft112.54-26.67%
Burglary91.990.00%
Possession of weapons61.63200.00%
Other crime41.090.00%
Vehicle crime40.7233.33%
Drugs40.7233.33%
Shoplifting20.72-75.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Theft from the person10.36-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8943.3034.85%
Anti-social behaviour7316.12-6.41%
Other theft1513.227.14%
Criminal damage and arson132.7230.00%
Public order132.368.33%
Burglary92.3680.00%
Shoplifting81.63-11.11%
Other crime41.450.00%
Drugs30.72-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.54200.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7838.95-6.02%
Violence and sexual offences6614.13-32.65%
Other theft1411.96-6.67%
Public order122.5420.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.17-58.33%
Shoplifting91.81125.00%
Drugs81.6314.29%
Burglary51.45-50.00%
Other crime40.91-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-40.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons20.36-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9848.3738.03%
Anti-social behaviour8317.7556.60%
Criminal damage and arson2415.0426.32%
Other theft154.350.00%
Public order102.72900.00%
Burglary101.81100.00%
Drugs71.81-36.36%
Vehicle crime51.27-50.00%
Other crime50.910.00%
Shoplifting40.91-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.7250.00%
Theft from the person10.54-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7137.68-4.05%
Anti-social behaviour5312.8615.22%
Criminal damage and arson199.6058.33%
Other theft153.4425.00%
Drugs112.7257.14%
Vehicle crime101.9911.11%
Shoplifting91.81-25.00%
Other crime51.63-28.57%
Burglary50.91-44.44%
Theft from the person40.91100.00%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%
Robbery20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-66.67%
Public order10.18-90.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7437.14-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour4613.419.52%
Criminal damage and arson128.3371.43%
Shoplifting122.17500.00%
Other theft122.170.00%
Public order102.17-9.09%
Vehicle crime91.81125.00%
Burglary91.6328.57%
Drugs71.63-30.00%
Other crime71.2716.67%
Bicycle theft31.270.00%
Theft from the person20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7632.7913.43%
Anti-social behaviour4213.77-14.29%
Other theft127.61140.00%
Public order112.1710.00%
Drugs101.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.81-69.57%
Burglary71.2740.00%
Other crime61.270.00%
Vehicle crime41.09-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.72-33.33%
Shoplifting20.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6733.51-5.63%
Anti-social behaviour4912.144.26%
Criminal damage and arson238.8827.78%
Public order104.170.00%
Vehicle crime71.810.00%
Other crime61.27200.00%
Burglary51.0966.67%
Other theft50.91-64.29%
Drugs50.91-44.44%
Shoplifting40.91-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7134.7842.00%
Anti-social behaviour4712.86-6.00%
Criminal damage and arson188.5138.46%
Other theft143.26133.33%
Shoplifting122.54140.00%
Public order102.1742.86%
Drugs91.8128.57%
Possession of weapons31.63-40.00%
Burglary30.54-50.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5028.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences509.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson139.060.00%
Public order72.360.00%
Drugs71.270.00%
Other theft61.270.00%
Burglary61.090.00%
Shoplifting51.090.00%
Vehicle crime50.910.00%
Possession of weapons50.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 817 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 74.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 202464
July 202489
June 202466
May 202498
April 202471
March 202474
February 202476
January 202467
December 202371
November 202350

A total of 690 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202498
July 202473
June 202478
May 202483
April 202453
March 202446
February 202442
January 202449
December 202347
November 202350

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20249
June 20245
May 202410
April 20245
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202413
June 202412
May 202410
April 20241
March 202410
February 202411
January 202410
December 202310
November 20237

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 166 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202413
June 202410
May 202424
April 202419
March 202412
February 20247
January 202423
December 202318
November 202313

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 202411
March 20247
February 202410
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 202410
March 20249
February 20244
January 20247
November 20235

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202415
June 202414
May 202415
April 202415
March 202412
February 202412
January 20245
December 202314
November 20236

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20242
July 20248
June 20249
May 20244
April 20249
March 202412
February 20242
January 20244
December 202312
November 20235

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. New Larkhill Street
    Total18
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. George Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Beresford Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Blackpool North
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Banks Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 7. Clifford Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Percy Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Kytson Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Fenton Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Platt Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Victory Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Elizabeth Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Exchange Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 16. Laycock Gate
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Henthorne Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 18. St Anthony'S Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Caunce Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Coopers Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Talbot Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Peter Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gorton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Greenhill Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 25. Selbourne Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Crofters Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Yates Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Spencer Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 30. Danesbury Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1