BOLTON STREET, FY1 6AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY1 6AB

BOLTON STREET, FY1 6AB, Blackpool has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 72.42 per 1,000 population. This FY1 6AB 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 6AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY1 6AB, encompassing approximately 1753 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY1 6AB area, explore the FY1 6AB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the FY1 6AB area, visit the FY1 6AB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-24.44% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

FY1 6AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Shaw Road with total crimes: 8
  • Back Waterloo Road with total crimes: 7

BOLTON STREET, FY1 6AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3572.42-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour3419.96-24.44%
Other theft919.39125.00%
Public order95.13-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.13-27.27%
Drugs84.56166.67%
Shoplifting74.56-30.00%
Vehicle crime63.99100.00%
Burglary33.42-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.71200.00%
Other crime21.71100.00%
Robbery21.140.00%
Theft from the person11.14-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5686.67-5.08%
Anti-social behaviour4531.934.65%
Criminal damage and arson1125.66-8.33%
Public order106.2766.67%
Shoplifting105.70-9.09%
Other theft45.70-20.00%
Burglary42.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.28-25.00%
Theft from the person31.710.00%
Drugs31.71-40.00%
Other crime11.71-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5991.245.36%
Anti-social behaviour4333.6448.28%
Criminal damage and arson1224.5271.43%
Shoplifting116.84-15.38%
Burglary66.27-14.29%
Public order63.420.00%
Other crime53.42150.00%
Drugs52.85-16.67%
Other theft52.85-58.33%
Vehicle crime42.850.00%
Possession of weapons22.28-33.33%
Robbery21.14-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5685.5321.74%
Anti-social behaviour2931.93-49.12%
Shoplifting1316.5462.50%
Other theft127.4171.43%
Criminal damage and arson76.84-41.67%
Burglary73.99133.33%
Drugs63.9950.00%
Public order63.42-33.33%
Robbery43.42-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.280.00%
Possession of weapons32.2850.00%
Other crime21.71-60.00%
Theft from the person11.14-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5794.0914.00%
Violence and sexual offences4632.50-14.81%
Criminal damage and arson1226.2350.00%
Public order96.84-18.18%
Shoplifting85.13-11.11%
Other theft74.56-12.50%
Robbery53.9925.00%
Other crime52.850.00%
Vehicle crime42.85-55.56%
Drugs42.28-33.33%
Burglary32.28-76.92%
Theft from the person31.710.00%
Possession of weapons21.71100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54102.07-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour5030.7978.57%
Burglary1328.5130.00%
Public order117.4137.50%
Vehicle crime96.2780.00%
Shoplifting95.13-43.75%
Other theft85.13-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.56-52.94%
Drugs64.56-45.45%
Other crime53.420.00%
Robbery42.85300.00%
Bicycle theft12.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6499.2233.33%
Anti-social behaviour2836.49-28.21%
Criminal damage and arson1715.97183.33%
Shoplifting169.690.00%
Drugs119.1283.33%
Other theft106.2766.67%
Burglary105.7066.67%
Public order85.70166.67%
Vehicle crime54.56150.00%
Possession of weapons22.85100.00%
Theft from the person11.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4879.83-2.04%
Anti-social behaviour3927.3762.50%
Shoplifting1622.240.00%
Drugs69.12200.00%
Other theft63.42-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.42-57.14%
Burglary63.42100.00%
Other crime43.4233.33%
Public order32.28-50.00%
Theft from the person21.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Bicycle theft11.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4976.98-2.00%
Anti-social behaviour2427.94-40.00%
Shoplifting1613.69-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson149.12100.00%
Other theft107.98100.00%
Public order65.70-33.33%
Burglary33.42-40.00%
Other crime31.71200.00%
Robbery31.710.00%
Drugs21.71100.00%
Vehicle crime21.14100.00%
Bicycle theft21.14100.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5078.6928.21%
Anti-social behaviour4028.51-4.76%
Shoplifting1722.8130.77%
Public order99.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.1316.67%
Other theft53.990.00%
Burglary52.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.850.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.57-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4276.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences3923.95-15.22%
Shoplifting1322.24116.67%
Burglary107.41150.00%
Public order65.70-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson63.420.00%
Other theft53.42-61.54%
Drugs42.850.00%
Robbery32.28200.00%
Possession of weapons31.7150.00%
Theft from the person21.71100.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4678.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour4226.230.00%
Other theft1323.950.00%
Public order77.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.990.00%
Shoplifting63.420.00%
Vehicle crime43.420.00%
Drugs42.280.00%
Burglary42.280.00%
Possession of weapons22.280.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202412
June 20247
May 202412
April 20248
March 202417
February 20246
January 202414
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 602 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202456
July 202459
June 202456
May 202446
April 202454
March 202464
February 202448
January 202449
December 202350
November 202339
October 202346

A total of 473 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202445
July 202443
June 202429
May 202457
April 202450
March 202428
February 202439
January 202424
December 202340
November 202342
October 202342

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 202411
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20247
April 20248
March 202410
February 20246
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 202411
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20243
April 202413
March 202410
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202411
June 202413
May 20248
April 20249
March 202416
February 202416
January 202416
December 202317
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY1 6AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shaw Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Back Waterloo Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Crystal Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Chad'S Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Austin Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Royle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Bede'S Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Amberbanks Grove
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Woodfield Road
    Total4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lawrence Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bagot Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ward Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Elland Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Dean Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Moore Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Rawcliffe Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Back Woodfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wellington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gordon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Wolsley Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Duke Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Hill Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Montague Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Gadsby Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 26. Barton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Hilton Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Clare Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bright Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1