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

Overview of Crime in FY3 8JA

NEWTON DRIVE, FY3 8JA, Blackpool has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.75 per 1,000 population. This FY3 8JA 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 8JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY3 8JA, encompassing approximately 3588 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)

FY3 8JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Dutton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ridley Street with total crimes: 3

NEWTON DRIVE, FY3 8JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.7580.00%
Other theft92.5150.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.51-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.80-31.25%
Other theft63.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.67-44.44%
Robbery21.390.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.20-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour94.46-25.00%
Other theft42.51-20.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.9830.77%
Anti-social behaviour124.749.09%
Other theft53.34150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-25.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Shoplifting20.56100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In May 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 offences1310.03116.67%
Anti-social behaviour113.6283.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.07100.00%
Vehicle crime31.1150.00%
Other theft20.84-60.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.64-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour61.670.00%
Other theft51.67-28.57%
Burglary41.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-33.33%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-50.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.157.69%
Other theft73.90250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.950.00%
Vehicle crime41.6733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.1150.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.0818.18%
Anti-social behaviour63.6250.00%
Vehicle crime31.6750.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Other theft20.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.8510.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Burglary10.56-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.79100.00%
Other theft41.110.00%
Burglary31.110.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-50.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.180.00%
Other theft41.670.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202416
June 202417
May 202413
April 20246
March 202414
February 202413
January 202411
December 202310
November 202315

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20249
June 202412
May 202411
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 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 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dutton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Ridley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Blairway Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Newton Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Apple Tree Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Felgate Brow
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Olive Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Elm Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wayman Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Hillside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Birchway Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Coveway Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Ridgwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hollywood Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. St Josephs Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Heathway Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Bardsway Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Stratton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1