PRESTON OLD ROAD, FY3 9UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY3 9UW

PRESTON OLD ROAD, FY3 9UW, Blackpool has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.17 per 1,000 population. This FY3 9UW 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 9UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY3 9UW, encompassing approximately 2658 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY3 9UW area, explore the FY3 9UW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the FY3 9UW area, visit the FY3 9UW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

FY3 9UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lark Close with total crimes: 6
  • Fredora Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Kelmarsh Close with total crimes: 3

PRESTON OLD ROAD, FY3 9UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.17200.00%
Vehicle crime75.64133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.63-50.00%
Other theft21.88-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.5342.86%
Violence and sexual offences53.76-28.57%
Other theft31.8850.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.6516.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.63-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson22.63-33.33%
Other theft20.750.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.77-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2650.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.4187.50%
Violence and sexual offences95.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.39-50.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.53-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.01-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson42.26300.00%
Other theft41.50-20.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.14-9.09%
Other theft53.76150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.88-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.91175.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.1437.50%
Other theft24.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.7714.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.01-69.23%
Bicycle theft21.500.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.78116.67%
Violence and sexual offences74.89-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson32.6350.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.168.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.8920.00%
Public order22.26-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-71.43%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.630.00%
Public order31.880.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20247
June 20246
May 202415
April 20248
March 202410
February 202411
January 20244
December 202313
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
July 20247
June 202418
May 20249
April 20246
March 202411
February 202411
January 20248
December 20237
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lark Close
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fredora Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Kelmarsh Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Kipling Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Quernmore Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Swallow Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Cherry Tree Road North
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Fayles Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rosefinch Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Swift Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Patterdale Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Norfolk Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Torquay Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lancaster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Garden Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Carson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sunningdale Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Allenbury Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Chiswick Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Melrose Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1