WHITEGATE DRIVE, FY3 9BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY3 9BX

WHITEGATE DRIVE, FY3 9BX, Blackpool has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.99 per 1,000 population. This FY3 9BX 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 9BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY3 9BX, encompassing approximately 2728 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

FY3 9BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leeds Road with total crimes: 6
  • Myrtle Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Whitegate Drive with total crimes: 4

WHITEGATE DRIVE, FY3 9BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.99-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour149.5327.27%
Criminal damage and arson55.1366.67%
Vehicle crime51.83150.00%
Public order31.830.00%
Bicycle theft21.100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.26-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour1110.26-35.29%
Other crime34.030.00%
Burglary31.1050.00%
Other theft31.10-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-25.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-33.33%
Shoplifting10.73-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3126.0255.00%
Anti-social behaviour1711.3621.43%
Other theft106.23900.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.47-70.00%
Bicycle theft21.100.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.9211.11%
Anti-social behaviour147.3316.67%
Vehicle crime105.1325.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.67100.00%
Public order82.93100.00%
Burglary22.930.00%
Shoplifting20.73100.00%
Other theft10.73-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.43-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour126.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime84.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.93-20.00%
Public order41.47100.00%
Other theft31.47200.00%
Burglary21.10-60.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.82-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour169.5314.29%
Vehicle crime65.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2025.00%
Burglary51.83150.00%
Public order21.83-50.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.9230.43%
Anti-social behaviour1411.0075.00%
Vehicle crime85.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.93-20.00%
Public order41.470.00%
Other crime31.470.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.89-34.29%
Anti-social behaviour88.43-46.67%
Vehicle crime62.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2025.00%
Public order41.83300.00%
Other theft31.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.10100.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Burglary20.73-60.00%
Drugs10.73-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3527.8634.62%
Anti-social behaviour1512.8350.00%
Other theft65.50100.00%
Burglary52.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.47-40.00%
Other crime21.10100.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.6336.84%
Anti-social behaviour109.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.67300.00%
Vehicle crime52.93-16.67%
Public order41.83-33.33%
Other theft31.47-50.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Shoplifting10.37-90.91%
Other crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.66-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour156.967.14%
Shoplifting115.5083.33%
Vehicle crime64.03-33.33%
Public order62.20100.00%
Other theft62.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.200.00%
Burglary20.73-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Other crime10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour148.430.00%
Vehicle crime95.130.00%
Shoplifting63.300.00%
Burglary52.200.00%
Other theft41.830.00%
Other crime31.470.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202428
June 202431
May 202420
April 202418
March 202426
February 202430
January 202423
December 202335
November 202326
October 202319
September 202323

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202411
June 202417
May 202414
April 202412
March 202416
February 202414
January 20248
December 202315
November 202310
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 202410
April 20248
March 20246
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 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
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Leeds Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Myrtle Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 3. Whitegate Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Longton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Westwood Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Balmer Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Bennett Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Gainsborough Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Blenheim Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ripon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gloucester Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Portland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hazel Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Belle View Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Tyne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Westmorland Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Glen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Breck Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Barlow Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Harley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Woodland Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Marton View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Lever Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Elm Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1