NEWTON DRIVE, FY3 8BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY3 8BY

NEWTON DRIVE, FY3 8BY, Blackpool has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.85 per 1,000 population. This FY3 8BY 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 8BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY3 8BY, encompassing approximately 3981 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-6.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-35.90% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)

FY3 8BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Granville Road with total crimes: 8
  • Leeds Road with total crimes: 6

NEWTON DRIVE, FY3 8BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.85-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour256.78-35.90%
Other theft146.2875.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.5212.50%
Vehicle crime42.2633.33%
Public order31.0050.00%
Shoplifting30.75200.00%
Other crime30.7550.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Drugs10.50-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3926.3730.00%
Violence and sexual offences299.79-14.71%
Criminal damage and arson87.28100.00%
Other theft82.01-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.0150.00%
Robbery30.750.00%
Burglary30.75-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.750.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3422.85-17.07%
Anti-social behaviour308.54-3.23%
Other theft107.5325.00%
Burglary52.5125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.26-50.00%
Shoplifting31.00-40.00%
Public order30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4126.62-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour3110.3040.91%
Other theft87.79700.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.01-46.67%
Shoplifting52.01400.00%
Burglary41.26100.00%
Other crime31.0050.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4223.8675.00%
Anti-social behaviour2210.5515.79%
Criminal damage and arson155.53114.29%
Public order53.770.00%
Vehicle crime31.26-57.14%
Other crime20.75-33.33%
Burglary20.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.35-35.14%
Anti-social behaviour196.035.56%
Other theft84.77-11.11%
Vehicle crime72.01-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.760.00%
Public order51.760.00%
Burglary41.26-20.00%
Drugs41.000.00%
Other crime31.000.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3723.86-9.76%
Anti-social behaviour189.29-30.77%
Vehicle crime94.5280.00%
Other theft92.2612.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.2675.00%
Public order51.76-28.57%
Burglary51.2625.00%
Other crime31.26200.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4124.36-4.65%
Anti-social behaviour2610.3036.84%
Other theft86.53100.00%
Public order72.01600.00%
Vehicle crime51.76-16.67%
Burglary41.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.00-63.64%
Drugs11.00-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4322.8548.28%
Anti-social behaviour1910.8072.73%
Criminal damage and arson114.7783.33%
Vehicle crime62.76100.00%
Burglary41.510.00%
Other theft41.000.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.3220.83%
Anti-social behaviour117.28-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.760.00%
Public order41.510.00%
Burglary41.000.00%
Other theft41.00-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.00-25.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.82-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour156.03-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson63.7720.00%
Other theft51.51-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.260.00%
Shoplifting31.00-72.73%
Possession of weapons30.75200.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour176.780.00%
Shoplifting114.270.00%
Other theft72.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.760.00%
Public order41.260.00%
Vehicle crime41.000.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 272 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202439
July 202430
June 202431
May 202422
April 202419
March 202418
February 202426
January 202419
December 202311
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202410
June 20248
May 20241
April 20248
March 20249
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20241
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202429
July 202434
June 202441
May 202442
April 202424
March 202437
February 202441
January 202443
December 202329
November 202324
October 202327

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 202415
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 202411
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Granville Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Leeds Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Manchester Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Durham Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Caunce Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Belle View Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Peter Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Myrtle Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 11. Dutton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Ridley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Addison Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Breck Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Apple Tree Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Felgate Brow
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Olive Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Tyne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Elm Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wayman Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Hillside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Birchway Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Coveway Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Ridgwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hollywood Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. St Josephs Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Stratton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. North Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1