PRINCESS STREET, FY1 5EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY1 5EQ

PRINCESS STREET, FY1 5EQ, Blackpool has recorded a total of 258 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.57 per 1,000 population. This FY1 5EQ 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 5EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY1 5EQ, encompassing approximately 3875 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (93) incidents (22.37% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-5.63% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)

FY1 5EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Havelock Street with total crimes: 18
  • Police Station with total crimes: 14

PRINCESS STREET, FY1 5EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9366.5722.37%
Violence and sexual offences6724.00-5.63%
Criminal damage and arson2117.2923.53%
Other theft145.420.00%
Vehicle crime123.6133.33%
Possession of weapons93.10125.00%
Burglary92.32-30.77%
Public order92.32-10.00%
Drugs82.32100.00%
Shoplifting72.06-46.15%
Robbery51.810.00%
Theft from the person31.29-25.00%
Other crime10.77-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7661.671.33%
Violence and sexual offences7119.61-10.13%
Criminal damage and arson1718.3213.33%
Other theft144.390.00%
Burglary133.61116.67%
Shoplifting133.35-35.00%
Public order103.3511.11%
Vehicle crime92.58-40.00%
Theft from the person42.3233.33%
Drugs41.03-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.030.00%
Other crime31.03-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7966.576.76%
Anti-social behaviour7520.38-20.21%
Shoplifting2019.35-4.76%
Vehicle crime155.1636.36%
Criminal damage and arson153.87-21.05%
Other theft143.877.69%
Public order93.61-30.77%
Other crime82.32100.00%
Drugs72.0640.00%
Robbery61.810.00%
Burglary61.5520.00%
Theft from the person31.55-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.77-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9470.449.30%
Violence and sexual offences7424.2564.44%
Shoplifting2119.09110.00%
Criminal damage and arson195.4226.67%
Other theft134.90-13.33%
Public order133.35-7.14%
Vehicle crime113.3537.50%
Possession of weapons62.840.00%
Drugs51.55-64.29%
Burglary51.290.00%
Theft from the person41.29100.00%
Bicycle theft41.03100.00%
Other crime41.03100.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8658.31-19.63%
Violence and sexual offences4522.19-39.19%
Other theft1511.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.87-31.82%
Drugs143.8740.00%
Public order143.6175.00%
Shoplifting103.61-52.38%
Vehicle crime82.580.00%
Possession of weapons62.0650.00%
Burglary51.55-68.75%
Other crime21.29-50.00%
Theft from the person20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft20.52-33.33%
Robbery20.52-33.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10775.0827.38%
Violence and sexual offences7427.6129.82%
Criminal damage and arson2219.0969.23%
Shoplifting215.68110.00%
Burglary165.42700.00%
Drugs104.1342.86%
Other theft102.58-9.09%
Vehicle crime82.58-38.46%
Public order82.060.00%
Other crime42.0633.33%
Possession of weapons41.030.00%
Bicycle theft31.03200.00%
Robbery30.770.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8455.7340.00%
Violence and sexual offences5721.67-39.36%
Criminal damage and arson1314.710.00%
Vehicle crime133.35160.00%
Other theft113.3537.50%
Shoplifting102.8466.67%
Public order82.580.00%
Drugs72.06250.00%
Possession of weapons41.8133.33%
Robbery31.03200.00%
Other crime30.7750.00%
Burglary20.77-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9455.9977.36%
Anti-social behaviour6024.2520.00%
Burglary1415.48250.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.610.00%
Public order83.3514.29%
Other theft82.0614.29%
Shoplifting62.06-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.55-16.67%
Possession of weapons31.29-25.00%
Drugs20.77-60.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Theft from the person10.52-66.67%
Robbery10.26-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5343.3510.42%
Anti-social behaviour5013.6861.29%
Criminal damage and arson1312.9030.00%
Shoplifting83.35-27.27%
Other theft72.06-12.50%
Public order71.81-36.36%
Vehicle crime61.81-33.33%
Robbery51.5566.67%
Drugs51.29400.00%
Burglary41.29-63.64%
Possession of weapons41.03300.00%
Theft from the person31.03200.00%
Bicycle theft20.77100.00%
Other crime10.52-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4838.45-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour3112.39-50.79%
Public order118.00120.00%
Burglary112.8437.50%
Shoplifting112.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.8411.11%
Vehicle crime92.5812.50%
Other theft82.32-11.11%
Other crime32.06200.00%
Robbery30.77-50.00%
Drugs10.77-83.33%
Theft from the person10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6349.02-5.97%
Violence and sexual offences5816.26-24.68%
Shoplifting1114.97-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.84-47.06%
Other theft92.32-18.18%
Burglary82.320.00%
Vehicle crime82.06-55.56%
Robbery62.060.00%
Drugs61.5520.00%
Public order51.55-44.44%
Possession of weapons31.29-25.00%
Theft from the person30.77200.00%
Other crime10.77-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7762.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour6719.870.00%
Vehicle crime1817.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson174.640.00%
Shoplifting154.390.00%
Other theft113.870.00%
Public order92.840.00%
Burglary82.320.00%
Robbery62.060.00%
Drugs51.550.00%
Possession of weapons41.290.00%
Other crime31.030.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 797 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202471
July 202479
June 202474
May 202445
April 202474
March 202457
February 202494
January 202453
December 202348
November 202358
October 202377

A total of 886 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202476
July 202475
June 202494
May 202486
April 2024107
March 202484
February 202460
January 202450
December 202331
November 202363
October 202367

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 202414
April 202410
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202414
June 202413
May 202415
April 202410
March 202411
February 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 122 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202415
June 202411
May 20248
April 20248
March 202413
February 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 20238
October 202318

A total of 184 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 202415
June 202419
May 202415
April 202422
March 202413
February 202413
January 202413
December 202310
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 202416
March 20242
February 202414
January 20244
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20249
June 202413
May 202414
April 20248
March 20248
February 20248
January 20247
December 202311
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202420
June 202421
May 202410
April 202421
March 202410
February 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total28
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Havelock Street
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Foxhall Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Shannon Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Trafalgar Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Bus/Coach Station
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rydal Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Erdington Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Foxhall Square
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Butler Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Robinson Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Louise Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Rishton Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bairstow Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
  • 20. Dale Street Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Pier Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Revoe Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 23. York Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Coop Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Caroline Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Lonsdale Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Clarendon Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Salthouse Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Montrose Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1