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

Overview of Crime in FY1 5PG

WESTMORLAND AVENUE, FY1 5PG, Blackpool has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.13 per 1,000 population. This FY1 5PG 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 5PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY1 5PG, encompassing approximately 6539 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (6.98% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)

FY1 5PG 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
  • Ashton Road with total crimes: 6

WESTMORLAND AVENUE, FY1 5PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4617.136.98%
Anti-social behaviour347.0313.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.20-36.36%
Vehicle crime51.0766.67%
Public order50.76-16.67%
Other theft40.76-50.00%
Burglary30.61-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.46200.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4317.28-4.44%
Anti-social behaviour306.58-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson114.5910.00%
Other theft81.68-33.33%
Public order61.2220.00%
Burglary40.92100.00%
Other crime30.61-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.460.00%
Shoplifting20.46-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4520.19-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour426.88-22.22%
Other theft126.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.84-28.57%
Public order51.53-37.50%
Other crime50.76400.00%
Vehicle crime30.76-25.00%
Shoplifting30.460.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5723.869.62%
Anti-social behaviour548.7235.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.267.69%
Public order82.1433.33%
Other theft81.2214.29%
Vehicle crime41.22-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.61200.00%
Shoplifting30.460.00%
Drugs20.46-33.33%
Burglary20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5220.64-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour407.95-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson136.120.00%
Other theft71.99-30.00%
Vehicle crime71.07-30.00%
Public order61.07500.00%
Drugs30.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Burglary20.31-66.67%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%

In April 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 offences5622.4836.59%
Anti-social behaviour448.56-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.7330.00%
Vehicle crime101.9966.67%
Other theft101.5325.00%
Burglary61.5350.00%
Bicycle theft20.920.00%
Other crime20.31-60.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5020.3451.52%
Violence and sexual offences417.65-40.58%
Criminal damage and arson106.27-9.09%
Other theft81.53700.00%
Vehicle crime61.220.00%
Other crime50.9225.00%
Burglary40.76100.00%
Public order30.61-57.14%
Drugs30.4650.00%
Possession of weapons30.46200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6921.107.81%
Anti-social behaviour3310.556.45%
Criminal damage and arson115.0510.00%
Public order71.680.00%
Vehicle crime61.07100.00%
Other crime40.92100.00%
Drugs20.61-33.33%
Burglary20.31-33.33%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.15-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6421.5664.10%
Anti-social behaviour319.7910.71%
Other theft104.74233.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.53150.00%
Public order71.5375.00%
Burglary31.07-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.4650.00%
Theft from the person30.460.00%
Drugs30.46200.00%
Shoplifting20.46100.00%
Other crime20.31-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.76-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour285.96-15.15%
Burglary54.2866.67%
Public order40.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.61-42.86%
Other theft30.61-62.50%
Other crime30.46200.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5217.131.96%
Anti-social behaviour337.95-25.00%
Other theft85.0560.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.22-12.50%
Vehicle crime31.07-78.57%
Public order30.46-50.00%
Burglary30.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5120.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour447.800.00%
Vehicle crime146.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.140.00%
Public order61.220.00%
Other theft50.920.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 615 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202443
July 202445
June 202457
May 202452
April 202456
March 202441
February 202469
January 202464
December 202339
November 202352
October 202351

A total of 463 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202430
July 202442
June 202454
May 202440
April 202444
March 202450
February 202433
January 202431
December 202328
November 202333
October 202344

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202410
June 202414
May 202413
April 202413
March 202410
February 202411
January 202410
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 202410
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 202314

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202412
June 20248
May 20247
April 202410
March 20248
February 20241
January 202410
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
January 20241

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 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. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY1 5PG 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. Ashton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 4. Lune Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Robinson Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Louise Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Jeffrey Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 8. Grasmere Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Revoe Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 11. Sutton Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Orme Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fern Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Keswick Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Palmer Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Henry Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Salthouse Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Montrose Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Belmont Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Ribble Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Westmorland Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Clinton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Jameson Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mayor Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Levens Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Dinckley Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Freckleton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Condor Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bela Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Thirsk Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1