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

Overview of Crime in FY1 5PF

WESTMORLAND AVENUE, FY1 5PF, Blackpool has recorded a total of 100 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.86 per 1,000 population. This FY1 5PF 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 5PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY1 5PF, encompassing approximately 6728 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-21.88% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

FY1 5PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rydal Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Erdington Road with total crimes: 8
  • Palatine Road with total crimes: 8

WESTMORLAND AVENUE, FY1 5PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.8616.67%
Anti-social behaviour256.24-21.88%
Criminal damage and arson63.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.89100.00%
Other theft50.8925.00%
Public order50.74-28.57%
Burglary40.7433.33%
Possession of weapons30.59200.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.1620.00%
Anti-social behaviour325.35-8.57%
Criminal damage and arson94.760.00%
Public order71.3440.00%
Other theft41.04-66.67%
Burglary30.5950.00%
Other crime30.45-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.450.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3516.35-20.45%
Violence and sexual offences305.20-46.43%
Other theft124.4620.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.78-30.77%
Other crime71.34600.00%
Public order51.04-28.57%
Vehicle crime30.74-40.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5621.4012.00%
Anti-social behaviour448.32-2.22%
Criminal damage and arson136.548.33%
Other theft101.9342.86%
Public order71.49-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.04-50.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Burglary20.30-50.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5020.966.38%
Anti-social behaviour457.4321.62%
Criminal damage and arson126.69-7.69%
Vehicle crime101.78-9.09%
Public order81.49700.00%
Other theft71.190.00%
Burglary41.04-20.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Other crime20.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4719.0220.51%
Anti-social behaviour376.99-19.57%
Criminal damage and arson135.5044.44%
Vehicle crime111.9337.50%
Other theft71.6375.00%
Burglary51.0466.67%
Other crime30.740.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4617.8431.43%
Violence and sexual offences396.84-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson95.80-30.77%
Vehicle crime81.34-11.11%
Other theft41.1933.33%
Other crime30.59-25.00%
Burglary30.45200.00%
Drugs30.45-25.00%
Public order20.45-66.67%
Robbery20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6621.4010.00%
Anti-social behaviour359.816.06%
Criminal damage and arson135.20-13.33%
Vehicle crime91.93350.00%
Public order61.3420.00%
Other crime40.89100.00%
Drugs40.59100.00%
Other theft30.59-62.50%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.15-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6020.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour338.9217.86%
Criminal damage and arson154.90114.29%
Other theft82.2360.00%
Public order51.1925.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Possession of weapons30.450.00%
Robbery30.45200.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Other crime20.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.42-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour285.95-15.15%
Criminal damage and arson74.16-22.22%
Other theft51.04-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.74100.00%
Public order40.5933.33%
Other crime30.59200.00%
Burglary30.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5416.8010.20%
Anti-social behaviour338.03-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson94.90-10.00%
Other theft61.3420.00%
Public order30.89-25.00%
Burglary30.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-71.43%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4918.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour427.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.240.00%
Vehicle crime71.490.00%
Other theft51.040.00%
Public order40.740.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202412
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 569 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202436
July 202430
June 202456
May 202450
April 202447
March 202439
February 202466
January 202460
December 202340
November 202354
October 202349

A total of 435 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202432
July 202435
June 202444
May 202445
April 202437
March 202446
February 202435
January 202433
December 202328
November 202333
October 202342

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20249
June 202413
May 202412
April 202413
March 20249
February 202413
January 202415
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 202410
April 202411
March 20248
February 20249
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 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 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 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
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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