FORDWAY AVENUE, FY3 8JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY3 8JN

FORDWAY AVENUE, FY3 8JN, Blackpool has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.47 per 1,000 population. This FY3 8JN 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 8JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY3 8JN, encompassing approximately 3581 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

FY3 8JN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blairway Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Newton Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Parkway with total crimes: 1

FORDWAY AVENUE, FY3 8JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.47-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences42.23-33.33%
Burglary11.120.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.3037.50%
Violence and sexual offences63.07-33.33%
Burglary11.680.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.30-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.5133.33%
Vehicle crime12.23-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.7011.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.79-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson21.68-60.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.51133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.95400.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Burglary10.56-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.140.00%
Vehicle crime42.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-50.00%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.38-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour62.51-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.6833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-40.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.38160.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.63133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.950.00%
Vehicle crime31.40200.00%
Burglary20.84-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.63-50.00%
Burglary31.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-57.14%
Vehicle crime10.84-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.65-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour72.79250.00%
Vehicle crime41.95300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1250.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.266.25%
Other theft24.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.680.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 202410
May 20249
April 20249
March 20249
February 202413
January 20245
December 202310
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
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 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blairway Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Newton Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parkway
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Alwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hillside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Birchway Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Coveway Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Heathway Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bardsway Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Kingscote Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Stratton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Scorton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. St Louis Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1