FARINGDON AVENUE, FY4 3QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY4 3QJ

FARINGDON AVENUE, FY4 3QJ, Blackpool has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.76 per 1,000 population. This FY4 3QJ 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 3QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY4 3QJ, encompassing approximately 3894 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY4 3QJ area, explore the FY4 3QJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the FY4 3QJ area, visit the FY4 3QJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

FY4 3QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Kimberley Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Clayton Crescent with total crimes: 3

FARINGDON AVENUE, FY4 3QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.7690.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.8822.22%
Shoplifting32.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-75.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.19-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences92.5728.57%
Other crime42.31300.00%
Shoplifting31.03-50.00%
Public order10.77-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.50-42.11%
Violence and sexual offences72.82-50.00%
Shoplifting61.80500.00%
Public order31.54200.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.7618.75%
Violence and sexual offences144.88-22.22%
Vehicle crime23.60100.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.07125.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.62128.57%
Other theft34.11-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Shoplifting10.51-66.67%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences86.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.05-36.36%
Other theft41.800.00%
Shoplifting31.03-40.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.73-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.8214.29%
Shoplifting52.0525.00%
Vehicle crime41.280.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.08-56.25%
Other theft51.80400.00%
Shoplifting41.280.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.11-14.29%
Other crime11.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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 offences86.16-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.05-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson41.80-20.00%
Public order11.03-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-87.50%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour1311.30-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences103.3442.86%
Other theft82.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.05400.00%
Shoplifting21.28-71.43%
Public order20.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1411.560.00%
Other theft123.600.00%
Shoplifting73.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.800.00%
Burglary21.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
July 202411
June 202419
May 202416
April 20247
March 202411
February 202412
January 20246
December 20237
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20247
June 202414
May 202418
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247
January 202416
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
October 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 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
May 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. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Kimberley Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clayton Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Helen'S Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thornhill Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kingsmede
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Westby Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Nesswood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Lindale Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Willowbank Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Dorritt Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Myerscough Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Newlyn Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Longridge Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Deeside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lostock Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Broadfield Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Drakelowe Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1