SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, FY2 9QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY2 9QH

SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, FY2 9QH, Blackpool has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.12 per 1,000 population. This FY2 9QH 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 9QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY2 9QH, encompassing approximately 3326 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY2 9QH area, explore the FY2 9QH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the FY2 9QH area, visit the FY2 9QH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

FY2 9QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northumberland Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • King George Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Argyll Road with total crimes: 4

SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, FY2 9QH 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.1260.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.8157.14%
Burglary33.31200.00%
Other theft30.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-33.33%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.12-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.01-22.22%
Other theft42.10-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Burglary10.90-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.63185.71%
Anti-social behaviour96.0180.00%
Other theft52.71400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50200.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Drugs20.90100.00%

In June 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 offences75.41-65.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.10-64.29%
Public order21.500.00%
Other theft10.60-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences2014.7342.86%
Anti-social behaviour146.0155.56%
Vehicle crime64.2120.00%
Other theft41.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.2033.33%
Theft from the person11.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.03-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.2112.50%
Vehicle crime52.71150.00%
Other theft31.50-25.00%
Public order30.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.827.14%
Anti-social behaviour84.51100.00%
Other theft42.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.7227.27%
Anti-social behaviour44.21-42.86%
Other crime31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9050.00%
Other theft30.90200.00%
Public order20.900.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.72-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour73.31-12.50%
Burglary32.10-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-50.00%
Drugs20.60-33.33%
Public order20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.936.25%
Anti-social behaviour85.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.41100.00%
Burglary41.20100.00%
Drugs31.200.00%
Other theft30.90200.00%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.62-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour64.81-25.00%
Drugs31.80200.00%
Burglary20.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-71.43%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.410.00%
Burglary32.100.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 202420
June 20247
May 202420
April 202414
March 202415
February 202414
January 202411
December 202317
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20249
June 20245
May 202414
April 20249
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

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
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. King George Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Argyll Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cornwall Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Empress Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Wolverton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Carlin Gate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Lowther Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. King Edward Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Calder Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Cleator Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1