DEVONSHIRE ROAD, FY3 8DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY3 8DS

DEVONSHIRE ROAD, FY3 8DS, Blackpool has recorded a total of 144 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.22 per 1,000 population. This FY3 8DS 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 8DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY3 8DS, encompassing approximately 3115 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-18.97% decrease)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)

FY3 8DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • George Street with total crimes: 13
  • Fenton Road with total crimes: 8

DEVONSHIRE ROAD, FY3 8DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4846.22-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour4715.41-18.97%
Other theft1615.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson125.1433.33%
Public order53.8525.00%
Burglary51.61400.00%
Shoplifting31.610.00%
Other crime30.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-50.00%
Drugs20.64-66.67%
Robbery10.64-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5849.7665.71%
Violence and sexual offences5018.62-12.28%
Other theft1216.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.8512.50%
Drugs62.890.00%
Vehicle crime41.93100.00%
Possession of weapons41.280.00%
Public order41.280.00%
Robbery31.2850.00%
Other crime30.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Burglary10.32-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5742.3716.33%
Anti-social behaviour3518.30-2.78%
Other theft1211.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.85-20.00%
Shoplifting62.57-14.29%
Burglary51.93-16.67%
Public order41.61100.00%
Robbery21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4942.05-3.92%
Anti-social behaviour3615.7328.57%
Criminal damage and arson1011.56-50.00%
Other theft93.21125.00%
Shoplifting72.89250.00%
Burglary62.25200.00%
Other crime31.930.00%
Drugs30.96200.00%
Public order20.96-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.64-50.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5141.7313.33%
Anti-social behaviour2816.373.70%
Criminal damage and arson208.99185.71%
Public order96.42125.00%
Vehicle crime62.8920.00%
Other theft41.93-60.00%
Possession of weapons41.28100.00%
Other crime31.28-25.00%
Shoplifting20.96-33.33%
Burglary20.64-50.00%
Drugs10.64-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4539.16-19.64%
Anti-social behaviour2714.4535.00%
Other theft108.6711.11%
Criminal damage and arson73.21-22.22%
Drugs72.250.00%
Vehicle crime52.25-50.00%
Other crime41.610.00%
Public order41.28-42.86%
Burglary41.28-20.00%
Robbery31.28200.00%
Shoplifting30.9650.00%
Possession of weapons20.96-33.33%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5641.0919.15%
Anti-social behaviour2017.98-20.00%
Vehicle crime106.42400.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.21200.00%
Other theft92.89-10.00%
Public order72.89-22.22%
Burglary52.250.00%
Other crime41.61100.00%
Possession of weapons31.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4733.38-21.67%
Anti-social behaviour2515.09-3.85%
Other theft108.03150.00%
Public order93.21200.00%
Burglary52.89-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-75.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Drugs10.64-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6041.0966.67%
Anti-social behaviour2619.2673.33%
Criminal damage and arson158.3550.00%
Vehicle crime84.8260.00%
Burglary62.5720.00%
Other theft41.93-42.86%
Public order31.28-25.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3627.9320.00%
Anti-social behaviour1511.56-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson104.8211.11%
Other theft73.210.00%
Burglary52.250.00%
Vehicle crime51.610.00%
Public order41.6133.33%
Robbery21.280.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3028.57-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour269.63-10.34%
Criminal damage and arson98.3512.50%
Other theft72.89-12.50%
Vehicle crime52.250.00%
Possession of weapons51.6125.00%
Public order31.61-57.14%
Shoplifting20.96-81.82%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4238.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour2913.480.00%
Shoplifting119.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.530.00%
Other theft82.570.00%
Public order72.570.00%
Vehicle crime52.250.00%
Possession of weapons41.610.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 372 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202458
July 202435
June 202436
May 202428
April 202427
March 202420
February 202425
January 202426
December 202315
November 202326
October 202329

A total of 571 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202450
July 202457
June 202449
May 202451
April 202445
March 202456
February 202447
January 202460
December 202336
November 202330
October 202342

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 20244
March 20247
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202412
June 20249
May 20244
April 202410
March 20249
February 202410
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 202420
April 20247
March 20249
February 20243
January 202415
December 202310
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
October 20233

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 202410
February 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. George Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Fenton Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Granville Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parker Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Leeds Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Victory Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Manchester Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Durham Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Elizabeth Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Laycock Gate
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Caunce Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Longton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Belle View Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Peter Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gorton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Myrtle Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 18. Dutton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Ridley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Addison Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Selbourne Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Raikes Parade
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Apple Tree Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Danesbury Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Leicester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Felgate Brow
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Olive Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Elm Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1