FY3 8AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY3 8AE

FY3 8AE, Blackpool has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 58.46 per 1,000 population. This FY3 8AE 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 8AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY3 8AE, encompassing approximately 2890 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY3 8AE area, explore the FY3 8AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (7.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (-30.38% decrease)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)

FY3 8AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • George Street with total crimes: 13
  • Kytson Close with total crimes: 8

FY3 8AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5958.467.27%
Anti-social behaviour5520.41-30.38%
Other theft1719.0341.67%
Criminal damage and arson135.888.33%
Public order64.50-25.00%
Drugs52.08-16.67%
Burglary51.7366.67%
Other crime41.73-20.00%
Shoplifting21.38100.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-60.00%
Robbery10.69-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7968.1538.60%
Violence and sexual offences5527.33-11.29%
Other theft1219.03-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson124.1520.00%
Public order84.1533.33%
Drugs62.770.00%
Possession of weapons62.08500.00%
Vehicle crime52.08150.00%
Other crime51.73400.00%
Robbery31.730.00%
Burglary31.04-62.50%
Bicycle theft11.04-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6259.8419.23%
Anti-social behaviour5721.4562.86%
Other theft1719.7241.67%
Criminal damage and arson105.8811.11%
Burglary83.4614.29%
Public order62.77100.00%
Robbery32.0850.00%
Shoplifting31.04-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Bicycle theft20.69100.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Other crime10.35-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5247.39-24.64%
Anti-social behaviour3517.99-23.91%
Other theft1212.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.15-50.00%
Burglary73.11133.33%
Other crime42.42-20.00%
Shoplifting41.38300.00%
Public order31.38-40.00%
Drugs31.040.00%
Robbery21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.69-50.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6956.3953.33%
Anti-social behaviour4623.8731.43%
Criminal damage and arson1815.9138.46%
Other theft66.23-45.45%
Public order52.08150.00%
Other crime51.7325.00%
Possession of weapons41.7333.33%
Burglary31.38-25.00%
Drugs31.04-72.73%
Vehicle crime21.04-77.78%
Robbery10.69-50.00%
Shoplifting10.35-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4549.47-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour3515.5766.67%
Criminal damage and arson1312.1162.50%
Other theft114.500.00%
Drugs113.81175.00%
Vehicle crime93.81-10.00%
Other crime43.11-50.00%
Burglary41.38-42.86%
Shoplifting41.38100.00%
Possession of weapons31.3850.00%
Public order21.04-66.67%
Robbery20.69100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5547.39-3.51%
Anti-social behaviour2119.03-16.00%
Other theft117.26-21.43%
Vehicle crime103.81150.00%
Other crime83.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.77166.67%
Burglary72.7740.00%
Public order62.42-33.33%
Drugs42.0833.33%
Possession of weapons21.38100.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5742.55-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour2519.72-16.67%
Other theft148.65366.67%
Public order94.84125.00%
Burglary53.1125.00%
Vehicle crime41.730.00%
Drugs31.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-83.33%
Other crime21.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.69-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6047.0557.89%
Anti-social behaviour3020.7676.47%
Criminal damage and arson1810.3863.64%
Shoplifting66.230.00%
Vehicle crime42.0833.33%
Public order41.38-33.33%
Burglary41.38300.00%
Other theft31.38-57.14%
Drugs31.04200.00%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3830.1011.76%
Anti-social behaviour1713.15-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson115.8857.14%
Other theft73.81-12.50%
Public order62.42100.00%
Vehicle crime32.08-40.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences3433.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour2411.760.00%
Other theft88.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.770.00%
Possession of weapons52.420.00%
Vehicle crime51.730.00%
Public order31.730.00%
Shoplifting31.040.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 424 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202479
July 202457
June 202435
May 202446
April 202435
March 202421
February 202425
January 202430
December 202317
November 202324

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 586 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202455
July 202462
June 202452
May 202469
April 202445
March 202455
February 202457
January 202460
December 202338
November 202334

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 202417
June 202412
May 20246
April 202411
March 202411
February 202414
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202410
June 20249
May 202418
April 202413
March 20248
February 20243
January 202418
December 202311
November 20237

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 202411
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20248
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20246
November 20233

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20249
March 202410
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20242
November 20231

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20235

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY3 8AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total16
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 2. George Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Kytson Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Fenton Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Granville Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Platt Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Parker Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Victory Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Manchester Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Durham Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Elizabeth Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Laycock Gate
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Henthorne Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Caunce Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Talbot Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Peter Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gorton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Myrtle Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 19. Dutton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Ridley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Addison Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Greenhill Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 23. Selbourne Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Apple Tree Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Healey Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Danesbury Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Charles Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Milbourne Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Handley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1