DEVONSHIRE SQUARE, FY3 9BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY3 9BW

DEVONSHIRE SQUARE, FY3 9BW, Blackpool has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.01 per 1,000 population. This FY3 9BW 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 9BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY3 9BW, encompassing approximately 3205 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

FY3 9BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Granville Road with total crimes: 8
  • Parker Street with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

DEVONSHIRE SQUARE, FY3 9BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3029.01-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour289.36-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson98.7412.50%
Other theft72.81-12.50%
Public order62.18100.00%
Shoplifting31.87200.00%
Vehicle crime30.94-25.00%
Other crime30.9450.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Robbery10.62-75.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4440.2529.41%
Violence and sexual offences4413.73-2.22%
Other theft813.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.50100.00%
Vehicle crime42.50100.00%
Robbery41.25300.00%
Possession of weapons41.250.00%
Bicycle theft31.250.00%
Drugs30.940.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Shoplifting10.62-66.67%
Burglary10.31-88.89%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4534.32-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour3414.04-10.53%
Burglary910.6180.00%
Other theft82.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.50-55.56%
Shoplifting31.25-62.50%
Public order30.9450.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5039.9313.64%
Anti-social behaviour3815.6040.74%
Criminal damage and arson911.86-35.71%
Shoplifting82.81300.00%
Other theft62.50500.00%
Burglary51.87150.00%
Other crime31.5650.00%
Drugs30.940.00%
Public order20.94-75.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.31-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4434.3237.50%
Anti-social behaviour2713.7312.50%
Criminal damage and arson148.42100.00%
Public order84.3733.33%
Vehicle crime62.500.00%
Possession of weapons41.87100.00%
Shoplifting21.250.00%
Other crime20.62-50.00%
Burglary20.62-50.00%
Other theft10.62-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3230.57-31.91%
Anti-social behaviour249.9820.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.49-12.50%
Public order62.1850.00%
Vehicle crime61.87-14.29%
Other crime41.870.00%
Other theft41.25100.00%
Burglary41.25-20.00%
Drugs41.250.00%
Robbery21.25100.00%
Shoplifting20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons20.62-33.33%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4732.454.44%
Anti-social behaviour2014.66-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson86.24300.00%
Vehicle crime72.5075.00%
Burglary52.1825.00%
Public order41.56-50.00%
Other crime41.25300.00%
Possession of weapons31.250.00%
Other theft20.94-71.43%
Robbery10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4531.20-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour2814.0416.67%
Public order88.74100.00%
Other theft72.5075.00%
Burglary42.18-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.25-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-83.33%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5135.5724.39%
Anti-social behaviour2415.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.4933.33%
Vehicle crime93.7480.00%
Burglary52.810.00%
Public order41.560.00%
Other theft41.25-33.33%
Shoplifting21.250.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4128.7041.38%
Anti-social behaviour1612.79-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson94.9912.50%
Other theft62.81-14.29%
Burglary51.870.00%
Vehicle crime51.5625.00%
Public order41.560.00%
Robbery21.250.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2925.58-27.50%
Anti-social behaviour229.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.8633.33%
Other theft72.50-22.22%
Public order42.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.25-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.25200.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-90.91%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4032.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour2212.480.00%
Shoplifting116.860.00%
Other theft93.430.00%
Public order62.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.870.00%
Vehicle crime51.870.00%
Burglary31.560.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 327 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202444
July 202434
June 202438
May 202427
April 202424
March 202420
February 202428
January 202424
December 202316
November 202322
October 202322

A total of 498 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202444
July 202445
June 202450
May 202444
April 202432
March 202447
February 202445
January 202451
December 202341
November 202329
October 202340

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20244
June 20249
May 202414
April 20247
March 20248
February 20242
January 202412
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 202311

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20249
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
October 20233

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 18 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
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Granville Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parker Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Leeds Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Manchester Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Durham Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Caunce Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Longton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Belle View Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Peter Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Myrtle Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 13. Dutton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Ridley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Raikes Parade
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Breck Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Apple Tree Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Danesbury Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Leicester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gainsborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kensington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Felgate Brow
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Olive Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Tyne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Elm Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Wayman Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Ridgwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1