FY3 7HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY3 7HY

FY3 7HY, Blackpool has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.80 per 1,000 population. This FY3 7HY 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 7HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY3 7HY, encompassing approximately 3482 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

FY3 7HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Croydon Road with total crimes: 4
  • William Street with total crimes: 4
  • Brooklyn Avenue with total crimes: 3

FY3 7HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.80-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour166.61-5.88%
Shoplifting74.5975.00%
Other theft22.01100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.0823.81%
Anti-social behaviour177.47-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson44.88-42.86%
Shoplifting41.15-69.23%
Burglary21.15100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2220.1022.22%
Violence and sexual offences216.3250.00%
Shoplifting136.03225.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.73250.00%
Other theft22.01-33.33%
Public order20.57100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1814.0728.57%
Violence and sexual offences145.17-36.36%
Shoplifting44.02-20.00%
Other theft31.15200.00%
Other crime20.86-33.33%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.29-83.33%

In May 2024, 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 offences2217.23-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.3240.00%
Public order64.02200.00%
Shoplifting51.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.44-40.00%
Other crime30.8650.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.514.17%
Anti-social behaviour107.1825.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8766.67%
Shoplifting51.44-58.33%
Public order21.44100.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-75.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.0914.29%
Shoplifting126.89300.00%
Vehicle crime83.45700.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.300.00%
Burglary42.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In February 2024, 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 offences2112.92-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour86.03-38.46%
Public order32.30-25.00%
Shoplifting30.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.6758.82%
Anti-social behaviour137.7518.18%
Shoplifting63.73-25.00%
Other theft51.72400.00%
Burglary41.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.15-20.00%
Public order41.15300.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.65-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour114.8810.00%
Shoplifting83.16166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.3066.67%
Burglary31.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.86200.00%
Public order10.86-66.67%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.92-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.1725.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.8750.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Shoplifting30.8650.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.740.00%
Vehicle crime42.300.00%
Other theft31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 202422
June 202418
May 202414
April 202410
March 20248
February 20248
January 202413
December 202311
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
July 202421
June 202414
May 202422
April 202425
March 202424
February 202421
January 202427
December 202317
November 202318
October 202320

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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20248
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

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 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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