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

Overview of Crime in FY1 5QW

WESTMORLAND AVENUE, FY1 5QW, Blackpool has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.20 per 1,000 population. This FY1 5QW 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 5QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY1 5QW, encompassing approximately 4752 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-6.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

FY1 5QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashton Road with total crimes: 6
  • Lune Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Jeffrey Square with total crimes: 5

WESTMORLAND AVENUE, FY1 5QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.20-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour135.68-31.58%
Vehicle crime52.74150.00%
Public order41.05-20.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-75.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.3620.83%
Anti-social behaviour196.10-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.0060.00%
Public order51.68-16.67%
Burglary21.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-75.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.31-35.14%
Anti-social behaviour205.05-13.04%
Public order64.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.26-16.67%
Other theft51.05-28.57%
Other crime41.05300.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3718.7354.17%
Anti-social behaviour237.7853.33%
Other theft74.8475.00%
Public order61.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.2620.00%
Vehicle crime31.26-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.57-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour155.0525.00%
Vehicle crime123.169.09%
Criminal damage and arson52.52-28.57%
Other theft41.0533.33%
Public order40.8433.33%
Burglary20.84-33.33%
Drugs20.420.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.3127.27%
Anti-social behaviour125.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime112.52120.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.31-12.50%
Public order31.4750.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Other theft30.6350.00%
Other crime10.63-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2415.7850.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.0510.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.6314.29%
Vehicle crime51.68-54.55%
Other crime41.050.00%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Drugs20.42-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.68-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour164.21-15.79%
Vehicle crime113.37450.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.3116.67%
Other crime41.470.00%
Drugs30.84200.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Burglary10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.733.57%
Anti-social behaviour196.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.0020.00%
Other theft51.26-28.57%
Public order31.0550.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-71.43%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.20-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour195.8972.73%
Other theft74.00133.33%
Vehicle crime71.4740.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.47-16.67%
Burglary41.050.00%
Other crime30.840.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Robbery10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.6830.77%
Anti-social behaviour117.15-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.3150.00%
Vehicle crime51.26-37.50%
Other theft31.05-50.00%
Public order30.63200.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.470.00%
Vehicle crime83.580.00%
Other theft61.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.260.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
July 202420
June 202423
May 202415
April 202412
March 202424
February 202416
January 202419
December 202319
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202429
July 202424
June 202437
May 202424
April 202428
March 202422
February 202420
January 202429
December 202328
November 202334
October 202326

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 202412
April 202411
March 20245
February 202411
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242

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
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ashton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Lune Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Jeffrey Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 4. Orme Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fern Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Keswick Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gloucester Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Vincent Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Whitegate Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Westmorland Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Clinton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Jameson Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Portland Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Westwood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dinckley Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Kingsland Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Old Meadow Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. St Ives Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Freckleton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Condor Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gainsborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ripon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Glen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Kensington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Woodland Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Marton View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1