WESTCLIFFE DRIVE, FY3 7DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY3 7DZ

WESTCLIFFE DRIVE, FY3 7DZ, Blackpool has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.33 per 1,000 population. This FY3 7DZ 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 7DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY3 7DZ, encompassing approximately 4304 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-34.38% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

FY3 7DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cumbrian Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Rossall Road with total crimes: 4
  • Croydon Road with total crimes: 4

WESTCLIFFE DRIVE, FY3 7DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.33-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour216.51-34.38%
Shoplifting74.8875.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-85.71%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3218.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences307.4311.11%
Criminal damage and arson76.97-30.00%
Shoplifting41.63-69.23%
Burglary20.93-33.33%
Other crime10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3221.6168.42%
Violence and sexual offences277.43-6.90%
Shoplifting136.27225.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.02100.00%
Other theft32.320.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.3326.09%
Anti-social behaviour196.74-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson54.4166.67%
Shoplifting41.16-20.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-50.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.50-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour215.3461.54%
Shoplifting54.880.00%
Vehicle crime41.160.00%
Public order40.93100.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Other crime30.7050.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.713.70%
Anti-social behaviour136.5144.44%
Shoplifting53.02-58.33%
Vehicle crime41.16-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Burglary10.46-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.260.00%
Shoplifting126.27300.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.7950.00%
Vehicle crime92.090.00%
Burglary42.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-50.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Other theft10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.6228.57%
Anti-social behaviour66.27-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson61.3920.00%
Public order31.39-25.00%
Shoplifting30.70-50.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.23-80.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.7116.67%
Anti-social behaviour114.88-31.25%
Shoplifting62.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3966.67%
Burglary51.16150.00%
Public order41.16100.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.24-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour164.1833.33%
Shoplifting83.72166.67%
Vehicle crime41.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Burglary20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.1717.39%
Anti-social behaviour126.2720.00%
Other theft52.7966.67%
Drugs31.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-50.00%
Shoplifting30.7050.00%
Public order30.70200.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-50.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.320.00%
Vehicle crime41.390.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202432
July 202432
June 202419
May 202421
April 202413
March 20249
February 20246
January 202411
December 202316
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202430
July 202427
June 202429
May 202423
April 202428
March 202427
February 202427
January 202421
December 202318
November 202327
October 202323

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202413
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 202412
February 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 202410
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cumbrian Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Rossall Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Croydon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. William Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Brooklyn Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 6. Westcliffe Drive
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Peel Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. A586
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Caledonian Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Rathlyn Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Healey Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Whittaker Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Lyncroft Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Huntley Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Garrick Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Grenfell Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kingscote Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Stirling Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Collett Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Laburnum Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ramsey Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Lynwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Wembley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Chelford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Radley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Sherwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Pelham Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Annesley Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Foxdale Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1