CROFTON AVENUE, FY2 0BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY2 0BB

CROFTON AVENUE, FY2 0BB, Blackpool has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.12 per 1,000 population. This FY2 0BB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader FY2 postcode area, which has experienced 181 crimes and a crime rate of 7.36 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this FY2 0BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY2 0BB, encompassing approximately 3932 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY2 0BB area, explore the FY2 0BB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-52.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

FY2 0BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Village Way with total crimes: 3
  • Briarwood Drive with total crimes: 3

CROFTON AVENUE, FY2 0BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.12-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour62.54-53.85%
Vehicle crime31.530.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Shoplifting30.760.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.21162.50%
Anti-social behaviour135.3462.50%
Vehicle crime33.31-40.00%
Shoplifting30.7650.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.0333.33%
Vehicle crime52.03-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.27200.00%
Shoplifting20.76-33.33%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.630.00%
Vehicle crime72.03600.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.78-50.00%
Other theft41.5333.33%
Shoplifting31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.149.09%
Anti-social behaviour83.05-20.00%
Other theft32.03-50.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-83.33%
Public order10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.43-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour102.80-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.54100.00%
Other theft61.53200.00%
Vehicle crime31.53200.00%
Other crime20.76-60.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.43-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.56300.00%
Other crime53.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.270.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.3925.00%
Vehicle crime35.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-62.50%
Public order20.760.00%
Shoplifting20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.65-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour84.0714.29%
Other theft32.03200.00%
Vehicle crime30.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.66-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour74.32-30.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-62.50%
Shoplifting30.76-25.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.97111.11%
Anti-social behaviour104.83-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson82.5460.00%
Shoplifting42.03100.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.290.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202421
July 20248
June 20246
May 202412
April 202411
March 202414
February 202420
January 202416
December 202317
November 202319
October 20239

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 20248
June 20248
May 20248
April 202410
March 202412
February 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY2 0BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Village Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Briarwood Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Codale Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Carnforth Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. All Hallows Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Crawford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Silverdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stainforth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Upwood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lentworth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Norwich Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wakefield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Buxton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Police Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Fernleigh Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ingthorpe Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1