LEICESTER ROAD, FY1 4HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY1 4HL

LEICESTER ROAD, FY1 4HL, Blackpool has recorded a total of 185 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.09 per 1,000 population. This FY1 4HL 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 4HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY1 4HL, encompassing approximately 5125 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (34.04% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (-9.68% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)

FY1 4HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 18
  • Peter Street with total crimes: 15
  • Parker Street with total crimes: 14

LEICESTER ROAD, FY1 4HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6336.0934.04%
Violence and sexual offences5612.29-9.68%
Criminal damage and arson1910.93111.11%
Drugs103.71900.00%
Burglary81.95-11.11%
Other theft61.56-53.85%
Possession of weapons51.1766.67%
Public order50.98-28.57%
Robbery40.9833.33%
Vehicle crime30.78-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.590.00%
Other crime20.59-33.33%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6232.3916.98%
Anti-social behaviour4712.10-2.08%
Other theft139.1730.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.5412.50%
Burglary91.76-10.00%
Public order71.7616.67%
Vehicle crime61.3720.00%
Other crime31.17200.00%
Possession of weapons30.59200.00%
Robbery30.59200.00%
Theft from the person20.59100.00%
Shoplifting10.39-85.71%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5330.441.92%
Anti-social behaviour4810.346.67%
Burglary109.3666.67%
Other theft101.9566.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.95-52.94%
Shoplifting71.56600.00%
Public order61.37-53.85%
Vehicle crime51.17-37.50%
Drugs30.98-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-80.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5231.6113.04%
Anti-social behaviour4510.15-2.17%
Criminal damage and arson178.78112.50%
Public order133.3285.71%
Vehicle crime82.5433.33%
Other theft61.56-33.33%
Burglary61.1720.00%
Possession of weapons51.17400.00%
Drugs40.9833.33%
Robbery20.78-60.00%
Other crime20.39-33.33%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%
Shoplifting10.20-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4628.0931.43%
Violence and sexual offences468.97-22.03%
Other theft98.9780.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.7614.29%
Public order71.56-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.37-25.00%
Burglary51.170.00%
Robbery50.980.00%
Drugs30.9850.00%
Shoplifting30.590.00%
Other crime30.590.00%
Theft from the person20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5927.51-25.32%
Anti-social behaviour3511.51-7.89%
Public order86.83-27.27%
Vehicle crime81.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.560.00%
Burglary51.370.00%
Other theft50.98-50.00%
Robbery50.98400.00%
Possession of weapons30.980.00%
Other crime30.5950.00%
Drugs20.59-71.43%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7932.3927.42%
Anti-social behaviour3815.4111.76%
Public order117.41-8.33%
Other theft102.1525.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.95-56.25%
Drugs71.37133.33%
Vehicle crime61.37-57.14%
Burglary51.17-28.57%
Other crime20.980.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6232.0016.98%
Anti-social behaviour3412.1017.24%
Criminal damage and arson166.6333.33%
Vehicle crime143.12250.00%
Public order122.73300.00%
Other theft82.340.00%
Burglary71.56133.33%
Drugs31.3750.00%
Shoplifting30.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Robbery20.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5323.8035.90%
Anti-social behaviour2910.34-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson125.6620.00%
Other theft82.340.00%
Vehicle crime41.56-50.00%
Public order30.78-57.14%
Robbery30.590.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Other crime20.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.39-60.00%
Drugs20.39-33.33%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3923.80-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour327.61-17.95%
Criminal damage and arson106.240.00%
Other theft81.95-20.00%
Vehicle crime81.5614.29%
Public order71.5616.67%
Possession of weapons51.37400.00%
Other crime40.980.00%
Burglary30.78-57.14%
Drugs30.5950.00%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Shoplifting10.39-90.91%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6531.4114.04%
Anti-social behaviour3912.6811.43%
Shoplifting117.6157.14%
Criminal damage and arson102.150.00%
Other theft101.9511.11%
Burglary71.95-30.00%
Vehicle crime71.37-41.67%
Public order61.37-40.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5731.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour3511.120.00%
Vehicle crime126.830.00%
Burglary102.340.00%
Public order101.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.950.00%
Other theft91.950.00%
Shoplifting71.760.00%
Possession of weapons31.370.00%
Other crime30.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 491 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202463
July 202447
June 202448
May 202445
April 202446
March 202435
February 202438
January 202434
December 202329
November 202332
October 202339
September 202335

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20249
June 20248
May 202417
April 20248
March 20247
February 20247
January 202416
December 202312
November 202310
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 202410
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 683 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202456
July 202462
June 202453
May 202452
April 202446
March 202459
February 202479
January 202462
December 202353
November 202339
October 202365
September 202357

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 202413
April 20247
March 20248
February 202411
January 202412
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202413
June 202410
May 20246
April 20249
March 20245
February 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246
January 202414
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Church Street
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Peter Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Parker Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Granville Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Regent Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Palatine Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Westwell Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Regent Road East
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Leeds Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Myrtle Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 12. Ridley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Elizabeth Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. Back Read'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 16. Longton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Lincoln Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 18. Raikes Parade
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Danesbury Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Buchanan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 22. Milbourne Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 23. Grosvenor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Hornby Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Bennett Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Lily Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 27. Durham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 28. Gainsborough Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Read'S Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Ripon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1