FY4 2HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY4 2HL

FY4 2HL, Blackpool has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.08 per 1,000 population. This FY4 2HL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader FY4 postcode area, which has experienced 580 crimes and a crime rate of 13.02 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this FY4 2HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY4 2HL, encompassing approximately 4931 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

FY4 2HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lodore Road with total crimes: 3
  • Clayton Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Helen'S Close with total crimes: 3

FY4 2HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.0818.18%
Anti-social behaviour102.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0366.67%
Other crime11.010.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.12-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.230.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Other crime10.41-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour258.3125.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.07-38.89%
Other crime32.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2012.98100.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.65133.33%
Burglary51.42400.00%
Public order41.01100.00%
Other theft30.81200.00%
Other crime30.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.87-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.2250.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.7150.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.43-18.18%
Vehicle crime81.82300.00%
Other crime31.620.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41100.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.47-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.23166.67%
Other theft41.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Public order10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.4620.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.43-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61200.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.03-50.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Other theft20.41-33.33%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.8936.36%
Anti-social behaviour103.04-33.33%
Other theft32.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-50.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.04175.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.23100.00%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.040.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202411
June 202411
May 202418
April 20246
March 20249
February 202411
January 202412
December 202310
November 202315
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202420
June 202425
May 202420
April 202410
March 202412
February 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
October 202315
September 202315

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20248
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lodore Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Clayton Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Helen'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Ash Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nesswood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Emerson Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Laurier Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Knightsbridge Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sunnyhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Park View Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Primrose Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kimberley Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Wyndham Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Stadium Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lennox Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Keasden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ferndale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Molyneux Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1