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

Overview of Crime in FY3 8QG

NEWTON DRIVE, FY3 8QG, Blackpool has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.97 per 1,000 population. This FY3 8QG 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 8QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY3 8QG, encompassing approximately 2066 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

FY3 8QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whinpark Avenue with total crimes: 17
  • Hospital with total crimes: 7
  • Newton Drive with total crimes: 2

NEWTON DRIVE, FY3 8QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.97-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour105.81-41.18%
Other theft44.84-20.00%
Burglary21.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-50.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Public order10.970.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1722.7530.77%
Violence and sexual offences148.2327.27%
Other theft56.7866.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.420.00%
Shoplifting41.940.00%
Burglary11.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1315.97-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences116.29-35.29%
Other theft35.32-25.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Public order10.48-75.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.2313.33%
Anti-social behaviour158.23200.00%
Public order47.26100.00%
Other theft41.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.94-33.33%
Shoplifting20.97100.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences1516.94-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour57.26-58.33%
Drugs32.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.45-40.00%
Other theft21.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%
Public order20.97-33.33%
Burglary10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2326.62228.57%
Anti-social behaviour1211.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.8125.00%
Other theft42.42100.00%
Public order31.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.450.00%
Shoplifting20.97100.00%
Theft from the person20.97100.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1217.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.81-46.15%
Public order63.39500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.90100.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.58-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour86.29-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson23.87-33.33%
Other theft20.970.00%
Public order10.97-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.3620.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.36200.00%
Public order31.450.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Other theft20.97-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-75.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour1821.30157.14%
Violence and sexual offences158.71-28.57%
Vehicle crime47.260.00%
Other theft31.9450.00%
Drugs11.450.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences2117.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.160.00%
Other theft23.39-33.33%
Public order20.970.00%
Bicycle theft20.97100.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2825.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour713.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.390.00%
Other theft32.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
July 202413
June 202415
May 20245
April 202412
March 202412
February 20248
January 20249
December 202318
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202411
June 202417
May 202415
April 202423
March 20247
February 202413
January 202418
December 202315
November 202321
October 202328

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
January 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whinpark Avenue
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Newton Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bideford Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Sandpiper Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. B5266
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parkway
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Alwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Louis Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1