FY4 1RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY4 1RQ

FY4 1RQ, Blackpool has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.91 per 1,000 population. This FY4 1RQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader FY4 postcode area, which has experienced 559 crimes and a crime rate of 12.55 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this FY4 1RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY4 1RQ, encompassing approximately 5206 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

FY4 1RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • St George'S Road with total crimes: 4
  • Harrowside with total crimes: 4

FY4 1RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.9127.27%
Anti-social behaviour72.6975.00%
Vehicle crime51.3466.67%
Shoplifting40.96-20.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.950.00%
Other theft52.11150.00%
Shoplifting50.96-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour40.96-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.0771.43%
Violence and sexual offences112.30-15.38%
Shoplifting92.1180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.73200.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Public order20.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.688.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.50-30.00%
Shoplifting51.340.00%
Vehicle crime40.96300.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Burglary10.38-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.309.09%
Anti-social behaviour102.300.00%
Burglary71.92600.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In April 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 offences118.64-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour102.11-23.08%
Shoplifting101.92-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson31.920.00%
Other theft30.580.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Public order20.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.38-60.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.79160.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.5030.00%
Shoplifting132.50116.67%
Vehicle crime52.50400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9650.00%
Public order30.58200.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.38-28.57%
Shoplifting61.92-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1566.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting157.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.88-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.69-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.180.00%
Shoplifting153.46400.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.8814.29%
Public order31.540.00%
Drugs30.58200.00%
Burglary30.5850.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%
Robbery10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.6838.46%
Anti-social behaviour73.4640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34-25.00%
Other theft30.580.00%
Shoplifting30.58-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%
Burglary20.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.500.00%
Shoplifting50.960.00%
Vehicle crime40.960.00%
Burglary40.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.770.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202412
June 20247
May 202410
April 202410
March 202413
February 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202411
June 202413
May 202412
April 202411
March 202413
February 202410
January 202414
December 202318
November 202318
October 202313

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 20245
April 202410
March 202413
February 20246
January 202415
December 202315
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. St George'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Harrowside
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Raleigh Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Scarsdale Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Green Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Boome Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Summerville
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Whitwell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Roseacre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kingston Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Stony Hill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Byland Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Laurier Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Orchard Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St James Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dayton Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Lodore Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Colville Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Brixham Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1