KINGSCOTE DRIVE, FY3 8HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY3 8HX

KINGSCOTE DRIVE, FY3 8HX, Blackpool has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.65 per 1,000 population. This FY3 8HX 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 8HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY3 8HX, encompassing approximately 4247 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY3 8HX area, explore the FY3 8HX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the FY3 8HX area, visit the FY3 8HX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

FY3 8HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Cumbrian Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Dutton Road with total crimes: 3

KINGSCOTE DRIVE, FY3 8HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.658.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.06120.00%
Other theft92.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.120.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.59-25.00%
Other theft62.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.41-61.54%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.24-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour133.7718.18%
Other theft43.060.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.8316.67%
Anti-social behaviour114.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.59-33.33%
Other theft40.94100.00%
Other crime30.9450.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.6563.64%
Anti-social behaviour114.24175.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.59500.00%
Other theft21.41-60.00%
Other crime20.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.18-26.67%
Other theft52.59-28.57%
Burglary51.18400.00%
Other crime41.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.94-33.33%
Drugs30.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-50.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.36-28.57%
Other theft73.53250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.65-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.42250.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.9475.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65100.00%
Vehicle crime30.9450.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-66.67%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Other theft10.24-75.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.24-40.00%
Vehicle crime62.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.4120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41100.00%
Other theft40.9433.33%
Burglary30.940.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.30-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour53.53-44.44%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.120.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202416
June 202421
May 202418
April 202411
March 202415
February 202421
January 20246
December 20239
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 202413
June 202411
May 202411
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cumbrian Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Dutton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Blairway Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Addison Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newton Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Apple Tree Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Rathlyn Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wayman Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Hillside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Birchway Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Coveway Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ridgwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hollywood Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. St Josephs Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Heathway Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bardsway Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Kingscote Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Stratton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. North Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Drummond Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Larbreck Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1