WATERFOOT AVENUE, FY3 8DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY3 8DB

WATERFOOT AVENUE, FY3 8DB, Blackpool has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.93 per 1,000 population. This FY3 8DB 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 8DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY3 8DB, encompassing approximately 4666 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)

FY3 8DB 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
  • Manchester Road with total crimes: 6

WATERFOOT AVENUE, FY3 8DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.93-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences153.86-25.00%
Other theft143.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.0020.00%
Burglary31.2950.00%
Other crime30.640.00%
Vehicle crime30.64200.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2715.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences205.79-33.33%
Other theft74.2940.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5066.67%
Other crime31.070.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.4311.11%
Anti-social behaviour276.4335.00%
Other theft55.79-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-50.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Burglary20.43-60.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.7933.33%
Other theft74.29600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.50-14.29%
Burglary51.29400.00%
Other crime31.070.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-50.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.86125.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.7936.36%
Criminal damage and arson73.21250.00%
Vehicle crime41.50-20.00%
Other crime30.860.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.21-80.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.50-58.62%
Anti-social behaviour112.570.00%
Vehicle crime52.360.00%
Other theft51.07-37.50%
Burglary41.07100.00%
Other crime30.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Drugs20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences2914.3652.63%
Anti-social behaviour116.22-21.43%
Other theft82.3614.29%
Vehicle crime51.7125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0733.33%
Public order30.86-25.00%
Other crime30.640.00%
Burglary20.64-33.33%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.79-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour144.070.00%
Other theft73.00600.00%
Vehicle crime41.5033.33%
Public order40.86300.00%
Burglary30.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-40.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.1471.43%
Anti-social behaviour145.1475.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.0025.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Burglary20.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.57-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.00-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7133.33%
Burglary40.860.00%
Other theft30.86-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.79-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour103.21-41.18%
Other theft42.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.64200.00%
Shoplifting20.64100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.640.00%
Other theft30.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202427
July 202427
June 202420
May 202415
April 202411
March 202411
February 202414
January 202414
December 20238
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 20241
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 202430
June 202427
May 202427
April 202412
March 202429
February 202419
January 202424
December 202314
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY3 8DB 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. Manchester Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Caunce Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Myrtle Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 6. Dutton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Ridley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Addison Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Apple Tree Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Felgate Brow
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Olive Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Elm Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wayman Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Hillside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Birchway Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Coveway Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Ridgwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hollywood Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. St Josephs Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Heathway Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Bardsway Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Stratton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. North Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Collett Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1