MELVILLE ROAD, FY2 9JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY2 9JF

MELVILLE ROAD, FY2 9JF, Blackpool has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.25 per 1,000 population. This FY2 9JF 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 9JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY2 9JF, encompassing approximately 3513 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY2 9JF area, explore the FY2 9JF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

FY2 9JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carlton Grove with total crimes: 11
  • Cliff Place with total crimes: 3
  • York Road with total crimes: 2

MELVILLE ROAD, FY2 9JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.2577.78%
Anti-social behaviour54.55-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Other theft21.14100.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7133.33%
Vehicle crime21.14-60.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.120.00%
Vehicle crime52.28400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.85-72.73%
Other theft30.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6810.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.13-20.00%
Other theft32.280.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.25-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences102.85150.00%
Shoplifting32.8550.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.11266.67%
Vehicle crime53.13150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.14-66.67%
Other theft31.140.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.1271.43%
Anti-social behaviour33.42-40.00%
Other theft30.85200.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.41-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour51.99150.00%
Vehicle crime21.42-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.4062.50%
Vehicle crime43.70300.00%
Other theft31.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.5514.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.28100.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.27-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.990.00%
Other theft11.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences109.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.710.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Shoplifting30.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410
April 202411
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20243
June 202411
May 202410
April 20244
March 202412
February 20247
January 202413
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY2 9JF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Carlton Grove
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Cliff Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. York Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Landseer Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Leyburn Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Cranleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oldfield Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bethel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Arundel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sandhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Pennystone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hesketh Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1