DOUGLAS AVENUE, FY3 7AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY3 7AL

DOUGLAS AVENUE, FY3 7AL, Blackpool has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.91 per 1,000 population. This FY3 7AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader FY3 postcode area, which has experienced 432 crimes and a crime rate of 13.26 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this FY3 7AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY3 7AL, encompassing approximately 2582 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY3 7AL area, explore the FY3 7AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (48.48% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

FY3 7AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beresford Street with total crimes: 11
  • Percy Street with total crimes: 9
  • Kytson Close with total crimes: 8

DOUGLAS AVENUE, FY3 7AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4944.9148.48%
Anti-social behaviour2818.97-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson810.84-20.00%
Other crime53.1025.00%
Burglary41.94-33.33%
Public order41.55-33.33%
Robbery41.550.00%
Drugs41.55300.00%
Vehicle crime41.55100.00%
Other theft31.55-25.00%
Shoplifting21.16100.00%
Theft from the person10.77-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3339.88-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour3012.78-36.17%
Criminal damage and arson1011.6225.00%
Burglary63.87-33.33%
Public order62.320.00%
Other crime42.32100.00%
Other theft41.55-71.43%
Possession of weapons31.550.00%
Theft from the person21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-50.00%
Shoplifting10.77-50.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4752.6623.68%
Violence and sexual offences3718.20-2.63%
Other theft1414.33100.00%
Burglary95.4280.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.48300.00%
Public order63.10500.00%
Vehicle crime42.32100.00%
Robbery31.55200.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Bicycle theft20.77100.00%
Other crime20.77100.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3837.56-11.63%
Anti-social behaviour3814.7111.76%
Other theft714.7140.00%
Burglary52.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.94-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Public order10.39-90.00%
Other crime10.39-66.67%
Robbery10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4344.1438.71%
Anti-social behaviour3416.6530.77%
Public order1013.16400.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.8720.00%
Other theft52.3225.00%
Vehicle crime51.94-16.67%
Burglary51.94400.00%
Other crime31.94-40.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3133.30-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour2612.008.33%
Vehicle crime610.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.32-28.57%
Other crime51.9466.67%
Other theft41.9433.33%
Drugs21.550.00%
Shoplifting20.77-66.67%
Public order20.77100.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3436.7813.33%
Anti-social behaviour2413.16100.00%
Vehicle crime89.29166.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.1040.00%
Shoplifting62.71200.00%
Burglary62.32500.00%
Other crime32.3250.00%
Other theft31.16-40.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.1711.11%
Anti-social behaviour1211.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.6525.00%
Other theft51.9425.00%
Vehicle crime31.940.00%
Public order21.16-60.00%
Drugs20.77100.00%
Other crime20.77100.00%
Shoplifting20.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Burglary10.39-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.8828.57%
Anti-social behaviour1810.45-30.77%
Public order56.970.00%
Shoplifting41.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.55-20.00%
Burglary41.55100.00%
Other theft41.550.00%
Vehicle crime31.55-40.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2624.398.33%
Violence and sexual offences2110.07-22.22%
Vehicle crime58.13400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.940.00%
Other theft41.94-42.86%
Burglary21.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2730.59-28.95%
Anti-social behaviour2410.454.35%
Other theft79.2916.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.71-37.50%
Drugs41.94300.00%
Public order41.55300.00%
Shoplifting31.550.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3834.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour2314.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.910.00%
Other theft63.100.00%
Vehicle crime32.320.00%
Possession of weapons31.160.00%
Shoplifting31.160.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202430
July 202447
June 202438
May 202434
April 202426
March 202424
February 202412
January 202418
December 202326
November 202324
October 202323

A total of 408 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202433
July 202437
June 202438
May 202443
April 202431
March 202434
February 202430
January 202427
December 202321
November 202327
October 202338

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20248
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20241
May 202410
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202414
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY3 7AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beresford Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Percy Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Kytson Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Laycock Gate
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Henthorne Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. St Anthony'S Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Coopers Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cumbrian Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Talbot Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rossall Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Addison Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Greenhill Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 13. Spencer Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Enfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Peel Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. A586
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Caledonian Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Rathlyn Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Healey Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Swarbrick Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wildman Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Avon Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Whittaker Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Supermarket
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Stirling Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Collett Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Laburnum Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Warwick Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Heald Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1