KING EDWARD AVENUE, FY2 9TD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY2 9TD

KING EDWARD AVENUE, FY2 9TD, Blackpool has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.85 per 1,000 population. This FY2 9TD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader FY2 postcode area, which has experienced 243 crimes and a crime rate of 9.88 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this FY2 9TD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY2 9TD, encompassing approximately 2514 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)

FY2 9TD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ormond Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Willshaw Road with total crimes: 10
  • Northumberland Avenue with total crimes: 9

KING EDWARD AVENUE, FY2 9TD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.85-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.7636.36%
Criminal damage and arson125.96300.00%
Other theft84.7714.29%
Vehicle crime53.180.00%
Public order21.990.00%
Burglary20.80-50.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.0953.85%
Anti-social behaviour117.95-15.38%
Other theft74.37133.33%
Burglary42.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59200.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.92-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour135.17-43.48%
Other theft35.170.00%
Public order21.19100.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Robbery10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2324.2621.05%
Violence and sexual offences239.154.55%
Criminal damage and arson59.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.99-25.00%
Other theft31.1950.00%
Theft from the person21.190.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.4622.22%
Anti-social behaviour198.7558.33%
Criminal damage and arson57.56400.00%
Vehicle crime41.99300.00%
Public order31.59200.00%
Other theft21.19-66.67%
Other crime10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In March 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 offences1815.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.16100.00%
Other theft64.77100.00%
Vehicle crime12.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3933.33%
Other crime41.590.00%
Other theft31.5950.00%
Public order21.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Theft from the person10.800.00%

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 offences1819.09-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.16-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson34.77-50.00%
Burglary31.19-50.00%
Public order31.1950.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Drugs21.19-33.33%
Other theft20.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour149.5455.56%
Burglary65.5720.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.39100.00%
Other theft42.39100.00%
Drugs31.590.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.89-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour97.16-35.71%
Burglary53.58150.00%
Drugs31.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Robbery20.800.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.28-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour148.7516.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.57600.00%
Other theft22.780.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour1210.340.00%
Other crime34.770.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202411
June 202413
May 202423
April 202419
March 202412
February 20246
January 202412
December 202314
November 20239
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20244
September 20233

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202420
June 202413
May 202423
April 202422
March 202418
February 202418
January 202418
December 202324
November 202318
October 202322
September 202326

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Ormond Avenue
    Total11
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Willshaw Road
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Northumberland Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gynn Avenue
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Carlin Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Empress Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. King Edward Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. King George Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Leckhampton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Gosforth Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Finchley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Redvers Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hodgson Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Argyll Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cornwall Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1