WANSTEAD CRESCENT, FY4 4AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY4 4AR

WANSTEAD CRESCENT, FY4 4AR, Blackpool has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.24 per 1,000 population. This FY4 4AR 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 4AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY4 4AR, encompassing approximately 4566 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)

FY4 4AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welbeck Avenue with total crimes: 16
  • Euxton Court with total crimes: 7
  • Wanstead Crescent with total crimes: 4

WANSTEAD CRESCENT, FY4 4AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.2426.67%
Anti-social behaviour154.16-28.57%
Shoplifting123.2920.00%
Other theft52.6366.67%
Vehicle crime41.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-62.50%
Burglary30.6650.00%
Public order30.66200.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2114.02-16.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.60-54.55%
Shoplifting103.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.1933.33%
Other theft31.75-50.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.2443.48%
Anti-social behaviour257.2331.58%
Shoplifting155.48-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson63.290.00%
Other theft61.31200.00%
Public order41.3133.33%
Burglary20.88-50.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2720.1592.86%
Violence and sexual offences235.91-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour195.0418.75%
Criminal damage and arson64.160.00%
Vehicle crime41.31-42.86%
Burglary40.88300.00%
Public order30.8850.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.52-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour165.91-20.00%
Shoplifting143.50-6.67%
Vehicle crime73.0775.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.53-25.00%
Other theft31.3150.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Public order20.44-75.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour206.13100.00%
Shoplifting154.38-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.29-11.11%
Public order81.7560.00%
Vehicle crime41.75-50.00%
Burglary30.88200.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Other crime20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3621.02140.00%
Violence and sexual offences217.8831.25%
Anti-social behaviour104.60-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson92.19800.00%
Vehicle crime81.97300.00%
Public order51.7566.67%
Other theft31.100.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.05-38.46%
Shoplifting153.50-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour133.29-23.53%
Public order32.850.00%
Other theft30.6650.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.55-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour175.6970.00%
Shoplifting173.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.72-25.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.2145.00%
Shoplifting176.35-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour103.72-44.44%
Public order52.19400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10100.00%
Bicycle theft20.88100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2316.86360.00%
Violence and sexual offences205.04-35.48%
Anti-social behaviour184.38-18.18%
Vehicle crime53.9425.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-71.43%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.820.00%
Shoplifting51.530.00%
Vehicle crime41.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 20249
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202433
June 202423
May 202427
April 202428
March 202421
February 202416
January 202426
December 202329
November 202320
October 202331

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
July 202425
June 202419
May 202416
April 202420
March 202410
February 202413
January 202417
December 202310
November 202318
October 202322

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20248
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 206 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202415
June 202427
May 202414
April 202415
March 202436
February 202415
January 202417
December 202317
November 202323
October 20235

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Welbeck Avenue
    Total16
    Shoplifting12
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Euxton Court
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wanstead Crescent
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Howe Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hodder Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Bean Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brook Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Crossland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Branston Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Whittam Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brun Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Pine Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 14. Daggers Hall Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Terance Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pickmere Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Threlfall Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Tranmere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mirfield Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Eccleston Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Aylesbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dalewood Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Ellesmere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Colwyn Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Sedbergh Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Anger'S Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kirkstall Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dover Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Dunsop Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1