FY3 9EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY3 9EQ

FY3 9EQ, Blackpool has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.26 per 1,000 population. This FY3 9EQ 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 9EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY3 9EQ, encompassing approximately 2847 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

FY3 9EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • West Park Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Myrtle Avenue with total crimes: 5

FY3 9EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1918.2611.76%
Violence and sexual offences156.67-11.76%
Burglary45.27300.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.8621.43%
Anti-social behaviour175.97-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.97-20.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Shoplifting21.05-33.33%
Robbery10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2017.91-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences147.027.69%
Criminal damage and arson54.9225.00%
Other theft51.76400.00%
Shoplifting31.7650.00%
Bicycle theft21.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-85.71%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2219.6669.23%
Violence and sexual offences137.738.33%
Vehicle crime74.5775.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.46-20.00%
Public order31.40-40.00%
Shoplifting21.05100.00%
Burglary20.70-33.33%
Other theft10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1316.15-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences124.57-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson54.21400.00%
Public order51.76400.00%
Vehicle crime41.7633.33%
Burglary31.400.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.1558.33%
Anti-social behaviour146.677.69%
Burglary34.92200.00%
Vehicle crime31.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.70116.67%
Violence and sexual offences124.570.00%
Vehicle crime64.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1150.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.83-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour64.210.00%
Vehicle crime32.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.35-80.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.8011.76%
Anti-social behaviour66.67-25.00%
Burglary52.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Other theft31.40200.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.70-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.05142.86%
Anti-social behaviour85.97-42.86%
Vehicle crime52.81150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.76300.00%
Bicycle theft21.40-60.00%
Shoplifting10.70-90.91%
Public order10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1417.567.69%
Shoplifting114.9283.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.86-41.67%
Bicycle theft52.46400.00%
Other theft51.76150.00%
Vehicle crime21.76-66.67%
Burglary20.70-33.33%
Other crime10.70-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1316.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.570.00%
Vehicle crime64.210.00%
Shoplifting62.110.00%
Burglary32.110.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202417
June 202420
May 202422
April 202413
March 202414
February 202413
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202417
June 202414
May 202413
April 202412
March 202419
February 202412
January 202412
December 202319
November 202317
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

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 9EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 2. West Park Drive
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Myrtle Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 4. Whitegate Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Westwood Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Portland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hazel Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Belle View Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Tyne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Cloisters
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Glen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Breck Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Barlow Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Harley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Woodland Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Marton View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Lever Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Elm Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Josephs Close
    Total1
    Burglary1