FY4 2FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY4 2FA

FY4 2FA, Blackpool has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.55 per 1,000 population. This FY4 2FA 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 2FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY4 2FA, encompassing approximately 2358 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY4 2FA area, explore the FY4 2FA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-18.60% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

FY4 2FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Terrace with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Shaw Road with total crimes: 8

FY4 2FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3555.55-18.60%
Violence and sexual offences3414.84-32.00%
Other theft1314.4285.71%
Public order105.5166.67%
Criminal damage and arson84.24-27.27%
Shoplifting83.39-33.33%
Drugs73.3975.00%
Burglary52.9725.00%
Vehicle crime42.1233.33%
Possession of weapons31.700.00%
Bicycle theft21.27100.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5061.0635.14%
Anti-social behaviour4321.200.00%
Shoplifting1218.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.090.00%
Other theft74.66-22.22%
Public order62.9720.00%
Burglary42.540.00%
Drugs41.700.00%
Vehicle crime31.70-62.50%
Robbery21.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.42-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4358.9430.30%
Violence and sexual offences3718.23-46.38%
Shoplifting1215.69-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson115.0922.22%
Other theft94.6628.57%
Vehicle crime83.8260.00%
Public order53.39-16.67%
Other crime42.12100.00%
Burglary41.700.00%
Drugs41.70-20.00%
Robbery11.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6968.2743.75%
Anti-social behaviour3329.26-26.67%
Shoplifting1413.9940.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.940.00%
Other theft73.8216.67%
Public order62.97-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.5425.00%
Drugs52.12400.00%
Burglary42.12-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.70200.00%
Other crime21.27-50.00%
Robbery20.85-50.00%
Theft from the person20.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4862.3414.29%
Anti-social behaviour4520.359.76%
Shoplifting1019.08-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson94.24-25.00%
Public order83.8233.33%
Other theft63.39-45.45%
Burglary52.54-54.55%
Vehicle crime42.12-20.00%
Other crime41.70-20.00%
Robbery41.70300.00%
Theft from the person21.70100.00%
Drugs10.85-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4265.73-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour4117.8170.83%
Shoplifting1317.39-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson125.51-29.41%
Burglary115.0983.33%
Other theft114.6637.50%
Public order64.66-25.00%
Other crime52.54400.00%
Vehicle crime52.1225.00%
Drugs42.12-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.70100.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5061.4931.58%
Anti-social behaviour2421.20-40.00%
Shoplifting1810.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson177.63466.67%
Other theft87.21100.00%
Public order83.39100.00%
Burglary63.39-25.00%
Drugs52.540.00%
Vehicle crime42.12100.00%
Bicycle theft21.70100.00%
Other crime10.85-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.42-66.67%
Robbery10.420.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4056.8211.11%
Violence and sexual offences3816.96-25.49%
Shoplifting1816.110.00%
Burglary87.63300.00%
Other crime73.39600.00%
Drugs52.97400.00%
Public order42.12-42.86%
Other theft41.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.70-62.50%
Possession of weapons31.27200.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.85-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5158.5224.39%
Anti-social behaviour3621.632.86%
Shoplifting1815.27-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson87.630.00%
Other theft83.3933.33%
Public order73.390.00%
Burglary22.97-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Bicycle theft20.85100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4152.58-25.45%
Anti-social behaviour3517.39-10.26%
Shoplifting1914.84-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.060.00%
Public order73.390.00%
Other theft62.97-50.00%
Burglary52.54-44.44%
Possession of weapons12.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5571.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour3923.3239.29%
Shoplifting2016.54100.00%
Other theft128.4820.00%
Burglary95.09350.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.82-11.11%
Public order73.390.00%
Drugs52.9766.67%
Vehicle crime32.12-70.00%
Theft from the person31.270.00%
Robbery31.2750.00%
Bicycle theft21.27100.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5558.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour2823.320.00%
Vehicle crime1011.870.00%
Other theft104.240.00%
Shoplifting104.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.240.00%
Public order73.820.00%
Drugs32.970.00%
Robbery21.270.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 442 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202443
July 202443
June 202433
May 202445
April 202441
March 202424
February 202440
January 202436
December 202335
November 202339
October 202328

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20249
June 20247
May 20246
April 202411
March 20248
February 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 202411
March 20246
February 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202411
June 20249
May 20249
April 202412
March 202417
February 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 570 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202450
July 202437
June 202469
May 202448
April 202442
March 202450
February 202438
January 202451
December 202341
November 202355
October 202355

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202412
June 202414
May 202410
April 202413
March 202418
February 202418
January 202418
December 202319
November 202320
October 202310

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
November 20233

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20247
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY4 2FA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Station Terrace
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shaw Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Back Waterloo Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Stansfield Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Royle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Bede'S Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hampton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bagot Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ward Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Elland Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Exeter Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Dean Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Moore Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Rawcliffe Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Gordon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Wolsley Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Duke Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. St Heliers Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Eaton Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Hill Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hilton Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Westbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Clare Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Maudland Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lunedale Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Truro Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Blackpool South
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Bright Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Price Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1