STRETTON AVENUE, FY4 4AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY4 4AQ

STRETTON AVENUE, FY4 4AQ, Blackpool has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.23 per 1,000 population. This FY4 4AQ 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 4AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY4 4AQ, encompassing approximately 4577 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY4 4AQ area, explore the FY4 4AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-58.33% decrease)

FY4 4AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welbeck Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Euxton Court with total crimes: 5
  • Quayle Avenue with total crimes: 4

STRETTON AVENUE, FY4 4AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1912.2390.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.15-25.00%
Shoplifting102.62-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.18300.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2413.5471.43%
Violence and sexual offences165.2423.08%
Anti-social behaviour103.5025.00%
Vehicle crime42.18-20.00%
Burglary30.87200.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.58-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences133.06-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour82.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.75150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.09-42.86%
Other crime30.8750.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%

In April 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 offences1815.295.88%
Anti-social behaviour163.9323.08%
Shoplifting153.50-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson73.28-30.00%
Public order41.53-20.00%
Other theft30.87200.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-66.67%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Drugs10.440.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3319.44153.85%
Violence and sexual offences177.216.25%
Anti-social behaviour133.7130.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.84400.00%
Vehicle crime62.18200.00%
Public order51.31150.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.27-23.81%
Shoplifting133.50-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour102.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.5110.53%
Anti-social behaviour204.59100.00%
Shoplifting194.3718.75%
Criminal damage and arson44.150.00%
Burglary30.87200.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.3235.71%
Shoplifting164.15-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour103.50-9.09%
Public order72.18600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5333.33%
Vehicle crime10.87-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2112.23950.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.59-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour113.0610.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.96-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour103.50-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson42.180.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.66200.00%
Shoplifting20.66-66.67%
Public order10.44-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2113.98-19.23%
Violence and sexual offences194.59-20.83%
Shoplifting64.15-64.71%
Other theft41.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87-42.86%
Public order30.8750.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In August 2023, 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 behaviour2617.4830.00%
Violence and sexual offences245.680.00%
Shoplifting175.24-55.26%
Criminal damage and arson73.71600.00%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3819.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences248.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.240.00%
Public order24.370.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202410
May 20248
April 202416
March 202413
February 202410
January 202420
December 202310
November 202311
October 202310
September 202321
August 202326
July 202320

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
August 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20247
March 202410
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234
August 20237
July 20231

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202416
May 202413
April 202418
March 202417
February 202416
January 202421
December 202319
November 202314
October 202316
September 202319
August 202324
July 202324

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
July 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 228 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202424
May 202414
April 202415
March 202433
February 202413
January 202419
December 202316
November 202321
October 20232
September 20236
August 202317
July 202338

A total of 6 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY4 4AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Welbeck Avenue
    Total12
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft2
  • 2. Euxton Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Quayle Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bostonway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Wanstead Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Crossland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Scott Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Hawes Side Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Vicarage Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lowesway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pickmere Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Powell Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Morley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Scott Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Halton Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Sowerby Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hurstmere Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Dewhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Annaside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Troughton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Millington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ellesmere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1