FY1 5BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY1 5BB

FY1 5BB, Blackpool has recorded a total of 230 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 151.52 per 1,000 population. This FY1 5BB 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 5BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY1 5BB, encompassing approximately 1517 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY1 5BB area, explore the FY1 5BB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (85) incidents (16.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)

FY1 5BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hull Road with total crimes: 42
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • Havelock Street with total crimes: 18

FY1 5BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85151.5216.44%
Violence and sexual offences6456.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson2242.16100.00%
Other theft1114.490.00%
Vehicle crime107.2566.67%
Shoplifting106.59-23.08%
Possession of weapons66.59100.00%
Public order63.95-40.00%
Drugs53.9566.67%
Robbery43.29300.00%
Burglary42.64-71.43%
Theft from the person32.64-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73144.278.96%
Violence and sexual offences6448.0920.75%
Burglary1442.16366.67%
Shoplifting139.22-38.10%
Other theft118.56-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson117.2522.22%
Public order107.25-9.09%
Vehicle crime66.59-50.00%
Theft from the person63.95200.00%
Drugs33.95-57.14%
Possession of weapons31.980.00%
Other crime21.98-60.00%
Bicycle theft21.32100.00%
Robbery11.32-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67137.68-26.37%
Violence and sexual offences5344.14-14.52%
Shoplifting2134.91-19.23%
Other theft1413.837.69%
Vehicle crime129.22100.00%
Public order117.91-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson97.25-18.18%
Drugs75.9316.67%
Other crime54.6125.00%
Robbery43.290.00%
Burglary32.64-25.00%
Theft from the person21.98-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour91162.7228.17%
Violence and sexual offences6259.95121.43%
Shoplifting2640.84160.00%
Other theft1317.13-7.14%
Public order128.5671.43%
Criminal damage and arson117.91-8.33%
Drugs67.25-33.33%
Possession of weapons63.9520.00%
Vehicle crime63.950.00%
Theft from the person43.9533.33%
Burglary42.64-20.00%
Other crime42.640.00%
Bicycle theft22.64-33.33%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour71118.58-12.35%
Violence and sexual offences2846.77-47.17%
Other theft1418.45180.00%
Criminal damage and arson129.22-7.69%
Shoplifting107.91-60.00%
Drugs96.59-10.00%
Public order75.930.00%
Vehicle crime64.6150.00%
Burglary53.95-58.33%
Possession of weapons53.2925.00%
Other crime43.29100.00%
Theft from the person32.640.00%
Bicycle theft31.9850.00%
Robbery31.980.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour81145.5910.96%
Violence and sexual offences5353.3615.22%
Shoplifting2534.91108.33%
Criminal damage and arson1316.47-7.14%
Burglary128.56500.00%
Drugs107.91150.00%
Public order76.59-22.22%
Other theft54.61-61.54%
Possession of weapons43.2933.33%
Vehicle crime42.64-42.86%
Robbery32.640.00%
Other crime21.98-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73126.4843.14%
Violence and sexual offences4648.09-20.69%
Criminal damage and arson1430.3055.56%
Other theft139.2244.44%
Shoplifting128.56200.00%
Public order97.91125.00%
Vehicle crime75.93133.33%
Drugs44.6133.33%
Robbery32.640.00%
Possession of weapons31.980.00%
Other crime31.98200.00%
Bicycle theft21.980.00%
Burglary21.32-84.62%
Theft from the person11.320.00%

In February 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 offences58104.7465.71%
Anti-social behaviour5138.2124.39%
Burglary1333.60225.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.56-18.18%
Other theft95.93200.00%
Public order45.93-42.86%
Shoplifting42.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.64-50.00%
Drugs31.980.00%
Possession of weapons31.9850.00%
Theft from the person11.98-50.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4184.327.89%
Violence and sexual offences3527.01-20.45%
Criminal damage and arson1123.0622.22%
Shoplifting87.25-33.33%
Public order75.27-36.36%
Robbery64.61200.00%
Vehicle crime63.95-45.45%
Burglary43.95-42.86%
Drugs32.64200.00%
Other theft31.98-57.14%
Theft from the person21.980.00%
Possession of weapons21.32-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4497.50-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour3828.99-22.45%
Shoplifting1225.03-14.29%
Vehicle crime117.9183.33%
Public order117.2583.33%
Criminal damage and arson97.2528.57%
Burglary75.9316.67%
Other theft74.61133.33%
Possession of weapons34.61200.00%
Other crime21.98100.00%
Robbery21.32-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.320.00%
Drugs10.66-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54104.09-11.48%
Anti-social behaviour4935.57-18.33%
Shoplifting1432.28-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson79.22-30.00%
Burglary64.610.00%
Public order63.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime63.95-60.00%
Robbery53.95-28.57%
Drugs43.29-20.00%
Other theft32.64-75.00%
Theft from the person21.98-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.32-75.00%
Other crime10.66-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61140.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour6040.180.00%
Shoplifting1839.530.00%
Vehicle crime1511.860.00%
Other theft129.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.910.00%
Public order86.590.00%
Robbery75.270.00%
Burglary64.610.00%
Drugs53.950.00%
Possession of weapons43.290.00%
Other crime32.640.00%
Theft from the person31.980.00%
Bicycle theft11.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 622 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202464
July 202453
June 202462
May 202428
April 202453
March 202446
February 202458
January 202435
December 202344
November 202354
October 202361

A total of 780 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202473
July 202467
June 202491
May 202471
April 202481
March 202473
February 202451
January 202441
December 202338
November 202349
October 202360

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20249
April 202410
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202414
June 202413
May 202414
April 20245
March 202413
February 20249
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202412
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 202311
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
July 20249
June 202411
May 202412
April 202413
March 202414
February 20249
January 202411
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 202412
March 20242
February 202413
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202411
June 202412
May 20247
April 20247
March 20249
February 20244
January 20247
December 202311
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 173 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202421
June 202426
May 202410
April 202425
March 202412
February 20244
January 20248
December 202312
November 202314
October 202318

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY1 5BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hull Road
    Total42
    Anti-social behaviour16
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total27
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Havelock Street
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Foxhall Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Shannon Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vance Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bus/Coach Station
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tyldesley Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Promenade
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Middle Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Foxhall Square
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Butler Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Louise Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Bairstow Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
  • 17. Dale Street Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 18. Pier Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. York Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Coop Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Caroline Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Bethesda Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Taylor Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Back Shannon Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Perry Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Kay Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Kent Road
    Total1
    Public order1