WESTMORLAND AVENUE, FY1 5LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY1 5LG

WESTMORLAND AVENUE, FY1 5LG, Blackpool has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.41 per 1,000 population. This FY1 5LG 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 5LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY1 5LG, encompassing approximately 6158 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (48.48% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (11.63% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

FY1 5LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rydal Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Middle Street with total crimes: 8

WESTMORLAND AVENUE, FY1 5LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4922.4148.48%
Violence and sexual offences487.9611.63%
Criminal damage and arson97.79-18.18%
Public order71.4616.67%
Vehicle crime71.1475.00%
Other theft51.14-37.50%
Shoplifting40.810.00%
Possession of weapons30.65-25.00%
Burglary30.49-40.00%
Other crime10.49-75.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4320.13-21.82%
Anti-social behaviour336.98-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson115.36-8.33%
Other theft81.79-33.33%
Public order61.30-14.29%
Burglary50.97400.00%
Possession of weapons40.81300.00%
Vehicle crime40.65-20.00%
Other crime40.65-33.33%
Shoplifting40.65-20.00%
Theft from the person10.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5524.52-14.06%
Anti-social behaviour428.93-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson126.82-25.00%
Other theft121.9533.33%
Public order71.950.00%
Other crime61.14100.00%
Vehicle crime50.97-16.67%
Shoplifting50.8125.00%
Theft from the person20.810.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6427.4423.08%
Anti-social behaviour5210.3910.64%
Criminal damage and arson168.44-5.88%
Other theft92.600.00%
Public order71.4616.67%
Vehicle crime61.14-14.29%
Shoplifting40.97100.00%
Burglary30.65-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.49200.00%
Other crime30.49200.00%
Drugs20.49-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5225.01-14.75%
Anti-social behaviour478.44-9.62%
Criminal damage and arson177.6313.33%
Other theft92.76-18.18%
Vehicle crime71.46-30.00%
Public order61.14100.00%
Drugs40.97300.00%
Burglary40.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.650.00%
Shoplifting20.49-33.33%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6127.6029.79%
Anti-social behaviour529.90-8.77%
Criminal damage and arson158.4425.00%
Other theft112.440.00%
Vehicle crime101.7911.11%
Burglary81.6260.00%
Bicycle theft31.300.00%
Public order30.49-40.00%
Shoplifting30.49-25.00%
Other crime20.49-66.67%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5726.3042.50%
Violence and sexual offences479.26-31.88%
Criminal damage and arson127.639.09%
Other theft111.95266.67%
Vehicle crime91.7928.57%
Other crime61.46100.00%
Burglary50.970.00%
Public order50.81-37.50%
Possession of weapons40.81100.00%
Shoplifting40.6533.33%
Drugs20.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6924.846.15%
Anti-social behaviour4011.2011.11%
Criminal damage and arson116.50-21.43%
Public order81.79-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.3040.00%
Burglary51.1425.00%
Other theft30.81-70.00%
Other crime30.4950.00%
Shoplifting30.490.00%
Drugs20.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6525.9854.76%
Anti-social behaviour3610.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson145.85180.00%
Other theft102.27150.00%
Public order91.6280.00%
Vehicle crime51.4666.67%
Burglary40.81-55.56%
Theft from the person40.650.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Shoplifting30.49-25.00%
Drugs30.49200.00%
Other crime20.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4216.72-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour276.82-22.86%
Burglary94.3880.00%
Public order51.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.81-37.50%
Other theft40.81-55.56%
Shoplifting40.65100.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Other crime30.49200.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5419.81-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour358.77-32.69%
Other theft95.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.46-11.11%
Burglary51.30150.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-83.33%
Public order30.49-50.00%
Shoplifting20.49100.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5825.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour529.420.00%
Vehicle crime188.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.920.00%
Other theft61.460.00%
Public order60.970.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 522 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202433
July 202442
June 202452
May 202447
April 202452
March 202457
February 202440
January 202436
December 202327
November 202335
October 202352

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 202410
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 202318

A total of 658 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202443
July 202455
June 202464
May 202452
April 202461
March 202447
February 202469
January 202465
December 202342
November 202354
October 202358

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202412
June 202416
May 202417
April 202415
March 202412
February 202411
January 202414
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202412
June 20249
May 20249
April 202411
March 202411
February 20243
January 202410
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY1 5LG 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
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Middle Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Erdington Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Robinson Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Louise Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Jeffrey Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 10. Grasmere Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Revoe Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 13. Sutton Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Orme Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fern Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Keswick Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Palmer Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Henry Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Salthouse Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Montrose Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Belmont Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Bethesda Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ribble Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Taylor Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Westmorland Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Clinton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Jameson Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Mayor Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Levens Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1