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

Overview of Crime in FY4 3QJ

FARINGDON AVENUE, FY4 3QJ, Blackpool has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.50 per 1,000 population. This FY4 3QJ 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 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.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

FY4 3QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Clayton Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Westby Avenue with total crimes: 4

FARINGDON AVENUE, FY4 3QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour1411.5616.67%
Other theft123.601100.00%
Shoplifting73.08250.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.80-22.22%
Burglary21.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour128.9920.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.08-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3150.00%
Shoplifting20.77100.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In August 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 offences158.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.85-16.67%
Other theft42.570.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.51-66.67%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.080.00%
Vehicle crime62.570.00%
Other theft41.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.030.00%
Shoplifting31.030.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202419
May 202416
April 20247
March 202411
February 202412
January 20246
December 20237
November 202313
October 202314
September 202312
August 202310
July 202312

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
September 20231
July 20236

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 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
September 20231
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202414
May 202418
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247
January 202416
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237
September 20239
August 202315
July 202310

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
July 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Clayton Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
  • 3. Westby Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Helen'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Kingsmede
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Regal Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Longridge Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Ivy Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Waltham Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Lawn Tennis Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Lostock Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Stadium Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lindale Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Collyhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Edgeway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Dorritt Road
    Total1
    Other theft1