WATSON ROAD, FY4 3EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY4 3EG

WATSON ROAD, FY4 3EG, Blackpool has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.59 per 1,000 population. This FY4 3EG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader FY4 postcode area, which has experienced 650 crimes and a crime rate of 14.59 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this FY4 3EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY4 3EG, encompassing approximately 5243 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY4 3EG area, explore the FY4 3EG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (136.36% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

FY4 3EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Renwick Avenue with total crimes: 15
  • Oak Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Watson Court with total crimes: 6

WATSON ROAD, FY4 3EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2612.59136.36%
Violence and sexual offences244.964.35%
Criminal damage and arson64.58500.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.39-8.33%
Other theft22.10100.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Other crime10.38-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-85.71%
Drugs10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.11-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour124.39-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson72.29-36.36%
Other crime31.340.00%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.3038.10%
Anti-social behaviour175.5341.67%
Criminal damage and arson113.2422.22%
Burglary52.1066.67%
Other crime30.9550.00%
Public order30.5750.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.25-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour124.010.00%
Vehicle crime92.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.72800.00%
Burglary31.72200.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.01-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour124.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.290.00%
Other theft20.57-60.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.403.57%
Anti-social behaviour185.5363.64%
Criminal damage and arson63.4320.00%
Other theft51.14150.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.0616.67%
Anti-social behaviour115.34-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.1066.67%
Public order40.95300.00%
Vehicle crime40.76100.00%
Burglary20.76-33.33%
Other theft20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.580.00%
Burglary32.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.19-50.00%
Other theft10.19-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.634.35%
Anti-social behaviour124.58-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.290.00%
Other theft51.1425.00%
Burglary40.95100.00%
Vehicle crime40.76300.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.82-28.12%
Anti-social behaviour204.3917.65%
Criminal damage and arson63.81-25.00%
Other theft41.14100.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Other crime20.380.00%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour176.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.240.00%
Public order31.53200.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.580.00%
Other theft23.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202411
May 202412
April 202417
March 202412
February 202412
January 202418
December 202311
November 202312
October 202312
September 202320
August 202317
July 202317

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202423
May 202423
April 202429
March 202421
February 202422
January 202429
December 202328
November 202324
October 202324
September 202323
August 202332
July 202324

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20247
April 202411
March 20249
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236
August 20238

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20249
February 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY4 3EG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Renwick Avenue
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
  • 2. Oak Avenue
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Watson Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Euxton Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Quayle Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bostonway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Edwell Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hawes Side Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pickmere Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Harcourt Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Powell Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Marsden Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Swindon Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Morley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Sowerby Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Hurstmere Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Dewhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Marcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Annaside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Troughton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Millington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Tranmere Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Mirfield Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Ellesmere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1