FY4 1AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY4 1AL

FY4 1AL, Blackpool has recorded a total of 129 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.60 per 1,000 population. This FY4 1AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader FY4 postcode area, which has experienced 650 crimes and a crime rate of 14.59 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this FY4 1AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY4 1AL, encompassing approximately 2958 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY4 1AL area, explore the FY4 1AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (48.15% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-5.41% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)

FY4 1AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 23
  • St Bede'S Avenue with total crimes: 14
  • Back Waterloo Road with total crimes: 13

FY4 1AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4043.6048.15%
Violence and sexual offences3513.52-5.41%
Other theft1411.830.00%
Shoplifting124.73-14.29%
Burglary74.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.370.00%
Other crime42.37100.00%
Vehicle crime31.35-25.00%
Public order31.01-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.01100.00%
Robbery10.68-66.67%
Drugs10.34-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3741.91-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour2712.50-43.75%
Other theft149.1227.27%
Shoplifting144.7355.56%
Burglary74.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.37-22.22%
Vehicle crime42.37-20.00%
Public order41.35-55.56%
Drugs31.350.00%
Robbery31.01-40.00%
Other crime21.01-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4849.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences3816.22-7.32%
Other theft1112.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.72-18.18%
Public order93.04200.00%
Shoplifting93.04-10.00%
Burglary73.04-30.00%
Vehicle crime52.3766.67%
Robbery51.69400.00%
Other crime31.690.00%
Theft from the person21.010.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4850.3692.00%
Violence and sexual offences4116.2210.81%
Other theft1113.86175.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.72-31.25%
Burglary103.7242.86%
Shoplifting103.38-33.33%
Drugs43.380.00%
Other crime31.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.01-57.14%
Public order31.01-50.00%
Theft from the person21.010.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3741.5748.00%
Anti-social behaviour2512.50-26.47%
Criminal damage and arson168.45166.67%
Shoplifting155.410.00%
Burglary75.0716.67%
Vehicle crime72.37133.33%
Public order62.370.00%
Other theft42.030.00%
Drugs41.35-42.86%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3436.50-12.82%
Violence and sexual offences2511.49-40.48%
Shoplifting158.45-16.67%
Drugs75.07250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.37-14.29%
Public order62.0350.00%
Burglary62.03100.00%
Other theft42.030.00%
Vehicle crime31.35200.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4241.9123.53%
Anti-social behaviour3914.198.33%
Shoplifting1813.185.88%
Criminal damage and arson76.0840.00%
Public order42.37-50.00%
Other theft41.35-50.00%
Burglary31.35-40.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3639.88-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences3412.17-12.82%
Shoplifting1711.4921.43%
Public order85.7533.33%
Other theft82.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.70-28.57%
Burglary51.69-28.57%
Drugs21.69-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3945.6211.43%
Violence and sexual offences3913.18-13.33%
Shoplifting1413.18100.00%
Other theft84.73-46.67%
Burglary72.7075.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.37-12.50%
Public order62.37-25.00%
Drugs52.0325.00%
Robbery31.690.00%
Theft from the person31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-90.91%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4549.009.76%
Anti-social behaviour3515.21-28.57%
Other theft1511.83275.00%
Vehicle crime115.0783.33%
Public order83.72-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson82.7033.33%
Shoplifting72.70-30.00%
Burglary42.3733.33%
Drugs41.35300.00%
Robbery31.3550.00%
Possession of weapons21.01100.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4946.646.52%
Violence and sexual offences4116.56-25.45%
Public order1113.8610.00%
Shoplifting103.7225.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.38-53.85%
Vehicle crime62.03-25.00%
Other theft42.03-71.43%
Burglary31.35-66.67%
Theft from the person21.01100.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Drugs10.68-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-66.67%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5558.807.84%
Anti-social behaviour4618.59-35.21%
Other theft1415.5540.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.73116.67%
Public order104.39233.33%
Burglary93.38200.00%
Vehicle crime83.04300.00%
Shoplifting82.70-63.64%
Drugs32.70-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.01-40.00%
Robbery21.01-33.33%
Other crime20.68-50.00%
Theft from the person10.68-66.67%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7163.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences5124.000.00%
Shoplifting2217.240.00%
Other theft107.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.380.00%
Possession of weapons52.030.00%
Drugs41.690.00%
Other crime41.350.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Robbery31.010.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Theft from the person31.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 537 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202440
June 202427
May 202448
April 202448
March 202425
February 202434
January 202439
December 202336
November 202339
October 202335
September 202349
August 202346
July 202371

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 202311
September 20236
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202414
May 202411
April 202411
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 202315
September 20234
August 202314
July 202310

A total of 520 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202435
June 202437
May 202438
April 202441
March 202437
February 202425
January 202442
December 202334
November 202339
October 202345
September 202341
August 202355
July 202351

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202414
May 20249
April 202410
March 202415
February 202415
January 202418
December 202317
November 202314
October 20237
September 202310
August 20238
July 202322

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 202410
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233
August 20239
July 20233

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 202411
March 202416
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238
September 20236
August 202313
July 20236

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238
September 202311
August 202310
July 20233

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY4 1AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting1
    Possession of weapons1
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
  • 2. St Bede'S Avenue
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Back Waterloo Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Station Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bagot Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Balmoral Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hampton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Theme/Adventure Park
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Blackpool South
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Rawcliffe Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Montague Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Bond Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gordon Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Byron Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Withnell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Station Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brighton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Osborne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lawrence Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Commercial Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 22. Miller Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Frazer Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Coniston Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Windermere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Thames Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Moore Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Bright Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Simpson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1