ASHTON ROAD, FY1 4AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY1 4AF

ASHTON ROAD, FY1 4AF, Blackpool has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.66 per 1,000 population. This FY1 4AF 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 4AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY1 4AF, encompassing approximately 7019 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY1 4AF area, explore the FY1 4AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-10.81% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

FY1 4AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rydal Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Erdington Road with total crimes: 8

ASHTON ROAD, FY1 4AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5418.6617.39%
Anti-social behaviour337.69-10.81%
Criminal damage and arson104.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime71.42133.33%
Public order71.000.00%
Burglary61.00-25.00%
Other theft40.85-33.33%
Shoplifting40.570.00%
Possession of weapons30.570.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4618.95-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour376.55-17.78%
Criminal damage and arson155.2766.67%
Burglary82.1460.00%
Public order71.1416.67%
Other theft61.00-50.00%
Shoplifting40.850.00%
Possession of weapons30.57200.00%
Vehicle crime30.43-40.00%
Other crime20.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4820.94-26.15%
Anti-social behaviour456.84-16.67%
Other theft126.419.09%
Criminal damage and arson91.71-43.75%
Public order61.28-33.33%
Other crime60.85100.00%
Vehicle crime50.85-28.57%
Burglary50.7166.67%
Shoplifting40.7133.33%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6525.0712.07%
Anti-social behaviour549.265.88%
Criminal damage and arson167.69-11.11%
Other theft112.2837.50%
Public order91.57-18.18%
Vehicle crime71.28-22.22%
Bicycle theft31.000.00%
Burglary30.430.00%
Other crime30.4350.00%
Shoplifting30.4350.00%
Drugs20.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5823.79-1.69%
Anti-social behaviour518.26-8.93%
Criminal damage and arson187.2720.00%
Public order112.56266.67%
Vehicle crime91.57-25.00%
Other theft81.28-11.11%
Burglary31.14-70.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Other crime20.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Shoplifting20.28-33.33%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5924.647.27%
Anti-social behaviour568.40-1.75%
Criminal damage and arson157.9836.36%
Vehicle crime122.1471.43%
Burglary101.71233.33%
Other theft91.4228.57%
Other crime31.28-50.00%
Shoplifting30.43-25.00%
Public order30.43-25.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Drugs10.14-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5723.0832.56%
Violence and sexual offences558.12-32.10%
Criminal damage and arson117.83-21.43%
Vehicle crime71.57-30.00%
Other theft71.0075.00%
Other crime61.0020.00%
Public order40.85-50.00%
Shoplifting40.5733.33%
Burglary30.570.00%
Drugs30.43-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.43200.00%
Robbery20.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8125.0728.57%
Anti-social behaviour4311.5430.30%
Criminal damage and arson146.130.00%
Vehicle crime101.99100.00%
Public order81.420.00%
Other crime51.14150.00%
Drugs40.7133.33%
Other theft40.57-55.56%
Burglary30.57-25.00%
Shoplifting30.43200.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6321.3716.67%
Anti-social behaviour338.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.7055.56%
Other theft91.9928.57%
Public order81.2860.00%
Vehicle crime51.1466.67%
Burglary40.71100.00%
Drugs30.57200.00%
Possession of weapons30.430.00%
Robbery30.430.00%
Other crime20.43-33.33%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.14-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5417.38-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour337.69-23.26%
Criminal damage and arson94.700.00%
Other theft71.28-12.50%
Public order51.0025.00%
Shoplifting40.71100.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-25.00%
Other crime30.4350.00%
Burglary20.43-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6420.66-9.86%
Anti-social behaviour439.12-8.51%
Criminal damage and arson96.13-10.00%
Other theft81.2860.00%
Burglary61.14100.00%
Vehicle crime40.85-50.00%
Public order40.570.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Shoplifting20.28100.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

In October 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 offences7121.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour4710.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.700.00%
Vehicle crime81.420.00%
Other theft51.140.00%
Public order40.710.00%
Burglary30.570.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 718 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202446
July 202448
June 202465
May 202458
April 202459
March 202455
February 202481
January 202463
December 202354
November 202364
October 202371

A total of 532 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202437
July 202445
June 202454
May 202451
April 202456
March 202457
February 202443
January 202433
December 202333
November 202343
October 202347

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 150 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 20249
June 202416
May 202418
April 202415
March 202411
February 202414
January 202414
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20249
April 202412
March 20247
February 202410
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202412
June 202411
May 20248
April 20249
March 20247
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 202411
April 20243
March 20244
February 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 202410
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY1 4AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rydal Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Erdington Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Palatine Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ashton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 6. Lune Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Louise Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Rishton Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Jeffrey Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 10. Grasmere Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Revoe Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 12. Sutton Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Orme Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fern Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Keswick Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Salthouse Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Montrose Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Belmont Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Livingstone Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Ribble Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Hornby Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gloucester Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Westmorland Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Clinton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Jameson Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Levens Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Back Read'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Read'S Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Portland Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Freckleton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1