HIGHGATE, FY4 2QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY4 2QJ

HIGHGATE, FY4 2QJ, Blackpool has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population. This FY4 2QJ 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 2QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY4 2QJ, encompassing approximately 3437 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY4 2QJ area, explore the FY4 2QJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the FY4 2QJ area, visit the FY4 2QJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

FY4 2QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Kimberley Avenue with total crimes: 3

HIGHGATE, FY4 2QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.2740.00%
Shoplifting72.04133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.0433.33%
Other theft31.1650.00%
Vehicle crime30.87200.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.3625.00%
Shoplifting31.4550.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.8750.00%
Other theft20.87-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.24150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.45-66.67%
Burglary21.160.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.58100.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125.24200.00%
Other theft23.49-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-87.50%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft107.8566.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.91166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.33-33.33%
Shoplifting31.16-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.14100.00%
Other theft61.75200.00%
Shoplifting51.7566.67%
Public order41.45100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.16-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In March 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 offences96.11800.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.62-40.00%
Shoplifting30.87-50.00%
Other theft20.87-75.00%
Public order20.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft88.73700.00%
Shoplifting62.33-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.75150.00%
Public order41.45100.00%
Burglary31.16200.00%
Other crime10.87-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.2775.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.04-25.00%
Other crime31.75200.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-71.43%
Other theft10.58-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.44-38.46%
Other theft72.3340.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.0440.00%
Shoplifting42.04-42.86%
Public order11.16-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.4744.44%
Shoplifting73.7816.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.0425.00%
Other theft51.45-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.450.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.890.00%
Other theft92.620.00%
Shoplifting62.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.750.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 202410
April 20246
March 20242
February 20248
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20248
April 20243
March 20249
February 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Kimberley Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sawley Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Deeside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whitwell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Roseacre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kingston Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Byland Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Colville Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1