WESTBY AVENUE, FY4 3QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY4 3QL

WESTBY AVENUE, FY4 3QL, Blackpool has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.79 per 1,000 population. This FY4 3QL 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 3QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY4 3QL, encompassing approximately 3337 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

FY4 3QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Clayton Crescent with total crimes: 3

WESTBY AVENUE, FY4 3QL 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.79111.11%
Violence and sexual offences85.6933.33%
Shoplifting42.40-20.00%
Theft from the person11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.89-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences62.70-14.29%
Shoplifting51.80-16.67%
Public order11.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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 behaviour1110.79-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.30-36.36%
Shoplifting62.10500.00%
Public order31.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2211.9957.14%
Violence and sexual offences116.59-15.38%
Vehicle crime23.30100.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Shoplifting10.60-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.89133.33%
Violence and sexual offences134.20116.67%
Other theft53.900.00%
Shoplifting41.50-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Public order10.90-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.3916.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.10-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.80-25.00%
Other theft51.800.00%
Public order31.5050.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.89-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences83.0033.33%
Shoplifting62.40-33.33%
Public order21.80-33.33%
Other crime20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1411.99250.00%
Shoplifting94.2080.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.70-40.00%
Other theft51.800.00%
Public order31.5050.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.89-16.67%
Shoplifting53.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.50-60.00%
Public order21.20100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.0971.43%
Anti-social behaviour103.60-28.57%
Shoplifting53.00-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.50-20.00%
Other theft21.20-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1414.387.69%
Other theft84.20-27.27%
Shoplifting72.40-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.1075.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.10400.00%
Public order41.500.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.1844.44%
Shoplifting123.90300.00%
Other theft113.601000.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.30-50.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.700.00%
Shoplifting32.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
July 202411
June 202422
May 202414
April 20246
March 202410
February 202414
January 20244
December 202310
November 202314
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 202312
September 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 202411
May 202413
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246
January 202410
December 202312
November 20237
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 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
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20245
April 20245
February 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 202311
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231
September 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Sovereign Gate
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1