FY3 7QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY3 7QH

FY3 7QH, Blackpool has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.58 per 1,000 population. This FY3 7QH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader FY3 postcode area, which has experienced 444 crimes and a crime rate of 13.63 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this FY3 7QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY3 7QH, encompassing approximately 4129 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-6.90% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

FY3 7QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elston Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Furness Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Garstang Road West with total crimes: 8

FY3 7QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.5825.00%
Anti-social behaviour279.69-6.90%
Criminal damage and arson56.54-37.50%
Public order51.21-16.67%
Other crime21.21-66.67%
Other theft20.48-66.67%
Burglary10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.0352.38%
Anti-social behaviour297.7531.82%
Criminal damage and arson87.02300.00%
Public order61.94-14.29%
Other crime61.4550.00%
Other theft61.45100.00%
Drugs11.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In June 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 behaviour2215.5015.79%
Violence and sexual offences215.33-25.00%
Public order75.0840.00%
Other crime41.69300.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.48100.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.68-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour196.78-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.60-25.00%
Public order52.18400.00%
Burglary31.21200.00%
Other theft30.73-25.00%
Drugs20.73-33.33%
Robbery10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.24-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.13-27.50%
Anti-social behaviour207.0281.82%
Criminal damage and arson124.849.09%
Other theft42.910.00%
Other crime40.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.4348.15%
Criminal damage and arson119.6910.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.66-47.62%
Other crime42.660.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.92-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour216.54-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson105.08150.00%
Other theft42.42100.00%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Possession of weapons40.97300.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.47-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour246.78118.18%
Criminal damage and arson45.81-20.00%
Public order20.97-50.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.48-75.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.013.45%
Anti-social behaviour117.26-59.26%
Criminal damage and arson52.660.00%
Other crime41.21300.00%
Public order40.97100.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.9561.11%
Anti-social behaviour277.0222.73%
Criminal damage and arson56.5466.67%
Other theft31.21-40.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2214.04-12.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.33-21.74%
Other theft54.36150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Public order20.48-66.67%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-80.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2517.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences236.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.570.00%
Public order61.690.00%
Burglary51.450.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202429
June 202422
May 202419
April 202420
March 202411
February 202421
January 202424
December 202311
November 202327
October 202322
September 202325

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
July 202432
June 202421
May 202428
April 202429
March 202440
February 202427
January 202428
December 202330
November 202329
October 202318
September 202323

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20249
April 202412
March 202411
February 202410
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Elston Avenue
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Furness Avenue
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Garstang Road West
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Haslow Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dingle Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Forshaw Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hockley Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Marlhill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Burford Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hoyle Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Shorefileds
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Bowland Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Michaels Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Montague Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Hammerton Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Dinmore Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Wensleydale Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Baines Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Chepstow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Argosy Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Forshaw Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Gateside Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Convent Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cherry Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Oxenhurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Chipping Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Warwick Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Newton Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Tarnbrook Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1