FY4 2LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY4 2LF

FY4 2LF, Blackpool has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.72 per 1,000 population. This FY4 2LF 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 2LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY4 2LF, encompassing approximately 5073 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

FY4 2LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kimberley Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Clayton Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Helen'S Close with total crimes: 3

FY4 2LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135.7262.50%
Violence and sexual offences102.5666.67%
Vehicle crime21.970.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In August 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 behaviour83.35-61.90%
Violence and sexual offences61.58-25.00%
Other theft11.18-66.67%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour218.2810.53%
Violence and sexual offences84.1460.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Other theft30.590.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour195.5211.76%
Violence and sexual offences53.74-68.75%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Other crime20.390.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.25112.50%
Violence and sexual offences163.35433.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.15250.00%
Public order41.3833.33%
Other theft30.790.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.730.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Public order30.5950.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.59-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39100.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.49114.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.9614.29%
Vehicle crime51.58400.00%
Other crime40.99300.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.38133.33%
Violence and sexual offences71.38-22.22%
Public order31.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.7412.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.77-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.34-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.58-22.22%
Other crime21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Other theft20.39-66.67%
Public order10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.4866.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.94-30.77%
Other theft61.77-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-50.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.6618.18%
Violence and sexual offences122.56100.00%
Other theft112.371000.00%
Vehicle crime42.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79100.00%
Possession of weapons20.79100.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.170.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 202421
June 202419
May 202417
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247
January 20243
December 20237
November 20239
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 202416
April 20243
March 202415
February 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 202320
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 202311
September 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Kimberley Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Clayton Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Helen'S Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Westby Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Sawley Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Boome Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Summerville
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Nesswood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Lindale Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Longridge Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Deeside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Whitwell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Roseacre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dayton Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Colville Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Lostock Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1