WHITLEY AVENUE, FY3 9BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY3 9BN

WHITLEY AVENUE, FY3 9BN, Blackpool has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.28 per 1,000 population. This FY3 9BN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader FY3 postcode area, which has experienced 444 crimes and a crime rate of 13.63 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this FY3 9BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY3 9BN, encompassing approximately 3764 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY3 9BN area, explore the FY3 9BN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

FY3 9BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peter Street with total crimes: 15
  • Granville Road with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9

WHITLEY AVENUE, FY3 9BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4030.2833.33%
Violence and sexual offences3410.63-5.56%
Other theft99.03-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.39166.67%
Vehicle crime42.13100.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Robbery30.800.00%
Burglary30.80-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.800.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.44-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour309.56-3.23%
Other theft107.9711.11%
Burglary52.6625.00%
Shoplifting31.33-62.50%
Public order30.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4530.282.27%
Anti-social behaviour3111.9524.00%
Other theft98.23800.00%
Shoplifting82.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.13-27.27%
Burglary42.13100.00%
Other crime31.0650.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4426.5662.96%
Anti-social behaviour2511.6919.05%
Criminal damage and arson116.6457.14%
Public order62.920.00%
Vehicle crime51.59-16.67%
Shoplifting21.330.00%
Other crime20.53-33.33%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Other theft10.53-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.17-28.95%
Anti-social behaviour217.1731.25%
Other theft85.58-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.1340.00%
Vehicle crime61.86-33.33%
Public order61.5920.00%
Drugs41.590.00%
Burglary31.06-40.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3824.97-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour1610.09-36.00%
Vehicle crime94.2580.00%
Other theft92.390.00%
Public order52.39-28.57%
Burglary51.3325.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3366.67%
Other crime31.33200.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4025.24-18.37%
Anti-social behaviour2510.6331.58%
Other theft96.64125.00%
Public order72.3975.00%
Vehicle crime51.86-37.50%
Burglary41.33-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-72.73%
Drugs10.80-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4927.3628.95%
Anti-social behaviour1913.0258.33%
Criminal damage and arson115.0583.33%
Vehicle crime82.92166.67%
Burglary52.13-16.67%
Public order41.33100.00%
Other theft41.06-42.86%
Drugs21.060.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3820.7252.00%
Anti-social behaviour1210.09-33.33%
Other theft73.190.00%
Burglary61.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.59-25.00%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.92-26.47%
Anti-social behaviour186.6412.50%
Criminal damage and arson84.78166.67%
Other theft72.13-30.00%
Vehicle crime41.86-20.00%
Public order31.06-50.00%
Shoplifting30.80-72.73%
Possession of weapons30.80200.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.91-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour169.036.67%
Shoplifting114.2583.33%
Other theft102.9242.86%
Public order62.6650.00%
Vehicle crime51.59-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.33-50.00%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Drugs10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4426.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour1511.690.00%
Vehicle crime93.980.00%
Other theft72.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.860.00%
Shoplifting61.590.00%
Other crime41.590.00%
Public order41.060.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
July 202430
June 202431
May 202425
April 202421
March 202416
February 202425
January 202419
December 202312
November 202318
October 202316
September 202315

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

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20249
February 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 454 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 202436
June 202445
May 202444
April 202427
March 202438
February 202440
January 202449
December 202338
November 202325
October 202334
September 202344

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 202411
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 202411
December 20236
November 20238
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202410
June 20249
May 20241
April 20248
March 20249
February 20249
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY3 9BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Peter Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Granville Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Manchester Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Leeds Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Myrtle Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 7. Ridley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Caunce Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Longton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Wayman Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 12. Danesbury Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hollywood Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. North Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lily Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Durham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Gainsborough Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Hazel Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Belle View Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Tyne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. The Cloisters
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Leamington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Breck Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Elm Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Glenwood Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Birchway Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Bailey Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Waterfoot Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1