FY3 7WD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY3 7WD

FY3 7WD, Blackpool has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.32 per 1,000 population. This FY3 7WD 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 7WD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY3 7WD, encompassing approximately 3384 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

FY3 7WD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haslow Place with total crimes: 13
  • Elston Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Pilling Crescent with total crimes: 4

FY3 7WD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.32-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour187.0920.00%
Shoplifting55.320.00%
Public order51.48150.00%
Burglary31.4850.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.21-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour158.86-34.78%
Shoplifting54.4366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.48-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Public order20.59-60.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other crime20.59-60.00%
Other theft20.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.05138.46%
Anti-social behaviour239.1627.78%
Criminal damage and arson56.80150.00%
Public order51.48-16.67%
Other crime51.48400.00%
Other theft41.4833.33%
Shoplifting31.18200.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1815.365.88%
Violence and sexual offences135.32-31.58%
Public order63.84500.00%
Burglary31.77200.00%
Other theft30.89200.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.07-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour175.61-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson75.02-41.67%
Other crime12.07-50.00%
Shoplifting10.30-80.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.30-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.645.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.3271.43%
Vehicle crime103.55900.00%
Shoplifting52.9525.00%
Drugs41.48300.00%
Other theft31.18200.00%
Other crime20.89-33.33%
Burglary20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.77-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour95.91-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.6640.00%
Shoplifting42.070.00%
Other crime31.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.5014.29%
Anti-social behaviour207.0925.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.91150.00%
Shoplifting41.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.180.00%
Public order31.18200.00%
Possession of weapons30.890.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Burglary10.59-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.3610.53%
Anti-social behaviour166.20128.57%
Shoplifting64.73200.00%
Burglary31.77200.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.93-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.61-66.67%
Shoplifting22.07-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-50.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2117.7323.53%
Violence and sexual offences206.2066.67%
Shoplifting75.91-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.07-50.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Other theft20.59-50.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1718.0213.33%
Violence and sexual offences125.02-29.41%
Shoplifting103.55150.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.9533.33%
Other theft42.3633.33%
Vehicle crime21.18-50.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1716.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.430.00%
Shoplifting41.770.00%
Vehicle crime41.180.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 202423
June 202418
May 202417
April 202418
March 20249
February 202420
January 202416
December 20237
November 202321
October 202317
September 202315

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202430
July 202431
June 202413
May 202419
April 202421
March 202420
February 202424
January 202421
December 202319
November 202320
October 202312
September 202317

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
April 202410
March 20241
February 20244
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 202412
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Haslow Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Elston Avenue
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Pilling Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Plymouth Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Brooklyn Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 6. Dingle Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fulwood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Meyler Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Chepstow Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Park View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Argosy Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Convent Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Montague Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Wembley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hockley Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Forshaw Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Park Side Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Forshaw Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Gateside Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Pilling Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Willow Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Hoyle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Greenbriar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Baines Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Wareham Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Harewood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1