HIGHCROFT AVENUE, FY2 0BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY2 0BJ

HIGHCROFT AVENUE, FY2 0BJ, Blackpool has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population. This FY2 0BJ 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 0BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY2 0BJ, encompassing approximately 3122 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-51.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

FY2 0BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portree Road with total crimes: 4
  • Briarwood Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Carnforth Avenue with total crimes: 2

HIGHCROFT AVENUE, FY2 0BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.97-51.85%
Anti-social behaviour64.16-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-50.00%
Other theft20.64-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.2958.82%
Anti-social behaviour108.65-23.08%
Other theft43.20-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.280.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-33.33%
Other crime10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.056.25%
Anti-social behaviour135.44-45.83%
Other theft54.16150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6033.33%
Vehicle crime31.28-25.00%
Burglary20.96100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2418.264.35%
Violence and sexual offences167.6960.00%
Vehicle crime45.12300.00%
Public order41.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2314.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.37-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.20-76.92%
Public order30.960.00%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2321.4615.00%
Violence and sexual offences167.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.1230.00%
Other theft64.16200.00%
Public order31.920.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-83.33%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2020.50233.33%
Violence and sexual offences166.4114.29%
Criminal damage and arson105.12400.00%
Other crime63.20200.00%
Vehicle crime61.92100.00%
Public order31.9250.00%
Other theft20.96-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.21-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour64.48-50.00%
Other theft41.92300.00%
Vehicle crime31.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.45-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.76-14.29%
Burglary33.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Public order20.64-33.33%
Other crime10.64-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-85.71%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.41-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson74.48-36.36%
Public order32.240.00%
Other crime30.960.00%
Other theft10.96-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2621.7836.84%
Violence and sexual offences208.33122.22%
Criminal damage and arson116.41266.67%
Vehicle crime63.52200.00%
Burglary21.920.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1911.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202427
July 202417
June 202416
May 202410
April 202416
March 202416
February 202414
January 202418
December 202320
November 202320
October 20239

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202413
June 202424
May 202423
April 202423
March 202420
February 20246
January 202412
December 202314
November 202326
October 202319

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 202413
March 202410
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Portree Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Briarwood Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Carnforth Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ashfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. All Hallows Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Stronsay Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Beattock Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kairnryan Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Silverdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oban Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Airdrie Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Galloway Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kilmory Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Beechwood Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Stainforth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Upwood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Norwich Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1