CENTRAL DRIVE, FY1 5QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY1 5QD

CENTRAL DRIVE, FY1 5QD, Blackpool has recorded a total of 364 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 91.90 per 1,000 population. This FY1 5QD 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 5QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY1 5QD, encompassing approximately 3960 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (122) incidents (18.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (98) incidents (-9.26% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)

FY1 5QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 89
  • Hull Road with total crimes: 42
  • Havelock Street with total crimes: 18

CENTRAL DRIVE, FY1 5QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12291.9018.45%
Violence and sexual offences9830.80-9.26%
Shoplifting2724.7458.82%
Criminal damage and arson266.828.33%
Vehicle crime176.56240.00%
Other theft164.29-23.81%
Public order134.04-18.75%
Burglary113.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons102.78100.00%
Drugs92.52125.00%
Robbery62.27100.00%
Theft from the person61.51-25.00%
Other crime31.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10886.3513.68%
Anti-social behaviour10327.274.04%
Criminal damage and arson2426.0141.18%
Burglary226.06120.00%
Other theft215.55-16.00%
Shoplifting175.30-39.29%
Public order164.2914.29%
Theft from the person84.04100.00%
Vehicle crime52.02-72.22%
Possession of weapons51.26400.00%
Drugs41.26-71.43%
Other crime31.01-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.760.00%
Robbery30.76-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9986.35-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences9525.00-10.38%
Shoplifting2823.99-6.67%
Other theft257.07-3.85%
Vehicle crime186.3138.46%
Criminal damage and arson174.54-37.04%
Drugs144.29180.00%
Public order143.53-12.50%
Burglary103.530.00%
Robbery92.520.00%
Other crime82.2760.00%
Theft from the person42.02-42.86%
Possession of weapons11.01-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13297.206.45%
Violence and sexual offences10633.3332.50%
Shoplifting3026.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson277.570.00%
Other theft266.82-3.70%
Public order166.5614.29%
Vehicle crime134.048.33%
Burglary103.28-33.33%
Theft from the person72.52-22.22%
Drugs51.77-61.54%
Other crime51.26-16.67%
Possession of weapons41.26-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.0133.33%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12489.63-12.68%
Violence and sexual offences8031.31-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson2720.203.85%
Other theft276.82170.00%
Burglary156.82-28.57%
Shoplifting153.79-16.67%
Public order143.7927.27%
Drugs133.5344.44%
Vehicle crime123.2833.33%
Theft from the person93.03800.00%
Other crime62.2720.00%
Possession of weapons51.5166.67%
Robbery51.2625.00%
Bicycle theft31.260.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14292.4132.71%
Violence and sexual offences10435.8511.83%
Criminal damage and arson2626.2623.81%
Burglary216.56133.33%
Shoplifting185.305.88%
Public order114.540.00%
Other theft102.78-47.37%
Drugs92.5212.50%
Vehicle crime92.2712.50%
Other crime52.27-16.67%
Robbery41.26-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.010.00%
Bicycle theft30.760.00%
Theft from the person10.76-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10778.7732.10%
Violence and sexual offences9327.02-21.85%
Criminal damage and arson2123.485.00%
Other theft195.3018.75%
Shoplifting174.8041.67%
Public order114.2910.00%
Burglary92.78-10.00%
Vehicle crime82.2733.33%
Drugs82.02100.00%
Other crime62.0250.00%
Robbery51.51400.00%
Bicycle theft31.260.00%
Possession of weapons30.7650.00%
Theft from the person20.76100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11972.2145.12%
Anti-social behaviour8130.056.58%
Criminal damage and arson2020.45-13.04%
Other theft165.0577.78%
Shoplifting124.04-45.45%
Burglary103.03-23.08%
Public order102.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime62.52-57.14%
Drugs41.51-33.33%
Other crime41.01100.00%
Possession of weapons21.01-60.00%
Robbery10.50-90.00%
Theft from the person10.25-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8271.20-10.87%
Anti-social behaviour7620.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson2319.190.00%
Shoplifting225.81-12.00%
Public order155.55-11.76%
Vehicle crime143.7916.67%
Burglary133.5362.50%
Robbery103.28100.00%
Other theft92.52-40.00%
Drugs62.27100.00%
Possession of weapons51.5166.67%
Theft from the person31.260.00%
Other crime20.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.50100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9272.46-5.15%
Anti-social behaviour7623.23-9.52%
Shoplifting2519.1919.05%
Criminal damage and arson236.3153.33%
Public order175.81112.50%
Other theft154.297.14%
Vehicle crime123.790.00%
Burglary83.03-52.94%
Robbery52.02-44.44%
Other crime41.2633.33%
Drugs31.01-25.00%
Theft from the person30.76-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.7650.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9773.47-13.39%
Anti-social behaviour8424.49-23.64%
Shoplifting2121.2131.25%
Burglary175.3013.33%
Criminal damage and arson154.29-37.50%
Other theft143.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime123.53-45.45%
Robbery93.0312.50%
Public order82.27-27.27%
Theft from the person52.020.00%
Drugs41.26-60.00%
Other crime31.01-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.76-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11292.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11028.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson2427.770.00%
Vehicle crime226.060.00%
Other theft215.550.00%
Shoplifting165.300.00%
Burglary154.040.00%
Public order113.790.00%
Drugs102.780.00%
Robbery82.520.00%
Possession of weapons62.020.00%
Theft from the person51.510.00%
Other crime41.260.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 2024108
July 202495
June 2024106
May 202480
April 2024104
March 202493
February 2024119
January 202482
December 202392
November 202397
October 2023112

A total of 1256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024122
August 2024103
July 202499
June 2024132
May 2024124
April 2024142
March 2024107
February 202481
January 202476
December 202376
November 202384
October 2023110

A total of 219 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
July 202425
June 202426
May 202427
April 202410
March 202419
February 202416
January 20249
December 202315
November 202314
October 202321

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 202410
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20247
May 20249
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
July 202418
June 202413
May 202412
April 20249
March 20248
February 20246
January 202414
December 202312
November 202312
October 202322

A total of 273 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202424
July 202417
June 202427
May 202427
April 202426
March 202421
February 202420
January 202423
December 202323
November 202315
October 202324

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 202414
June 20245
May 202413
April 20249
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 161 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202422
July 202410
June 202410
May 202415
April 202421
March 20249
February 202410
January 202413
December 20238
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 156 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202414
June 202416
May 202414
April 202411
March 202411
February 202410
January 202415
December 202317
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 248 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202417
July 202428
June 202430
May 202415
April 202418
March 202417
February 202412
January 202422
December 202325
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total89
    Anti-social behaviour28
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Shoplifting19
    Public order6
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Hull Road
    Total42
    Anti-social behaviour16
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Coronation Street
    Total12
    Possession of weapons4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Shannon Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vance Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rydal Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Albert Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Promenade
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Middle Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Erdington Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Palatine Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Stanley Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Sutton Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. Fleet Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Nightclub
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. York Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Coop Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Caroline Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. Montrose Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Belmont Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Bethesda Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1