OXFORD SQUARE, FY4 4DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY4 4DP

OXFORD SQUARE, FY4 4DP, Blackpool has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.42 per 1,000 population. This FY4 4DP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader FY4 postcode area, which has experienced 580 crimes and a crime rate of 13.02 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this FY4 4DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY4 4DP, encompassing approximately 2496 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-52.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

FY4 4DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Maltby Place with total crimes: 4
  • Barclay Avenue with total crimes: 2

OXFORD SQUARE, FY4 4DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences1616.42-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour106.41-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson64.0120.00%
Other theft32.4050.00%
Shoplifting31.20-62.50%
Drugs21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2628.4485.71%
Anti-social behaviour2110.4250.00%
Shoplifting88.4114.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.20-37.50%
Public order32.000.00%
Other theft21.20-50.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1424.4427.27%
Violence and sexual offences145.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.6160.00%
Shoplifting73.200.00%
Burglary42.800.00%
Other theft41.600.00%
Public order31.6050.00%
Vehicle crime21.20-33.33%
Drugs20.800.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.0375.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.41-8.33%
Shoplifting74.41133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.800.00%
Other theft42.00-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.6050.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Other crime20.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.03-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour124.819.09%
Other theft94.8112.50%
Shoplifting33.61-70.00%
Public order21.20100.00%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Robbery20.80100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.6355.56%
Anti-social behaviour115.6122.22%
Shoplifting104.4125.00%
Other theft84.01-20.00%
Robbery13.200.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1016.42900.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.01-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.61-35.71%
Shoplifting83.61166.67%
Public order33.2050.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.634.35%
Anti-social behaviour149.617.69%
Shoplifting35.61-25.00%
Public order21.20-33.33%
Other crime20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Burglary10.40-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.40-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.2435.29%
Anti-social behaviour139.210.00%
Other theft65.21100.00%
Burglary52.40400.00%
Shoplifting42.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.60200.00%
Public order31.2050.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-50.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Robbery10.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.0321.43%
Anti-social behaviour136.81-18.75%
Vehicle crime65.2120.00%
Shoplifting62.4050.00%
Other theft32.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.200.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Robbery10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1622.03-30.43%
Violence and sexual offences146.41-33.33%
Other theft65.61500.00%
Vehicle crime52.4025.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.00-55.56%
Shoplifting41.6033.33%
Public order31.600.00%
Possession of weapons11.20-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2327.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences219.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.410.00%
Vehicle crime43.610.00%
Public order31.600.00%
Shoplifting31.200.00%
Possession of weapons21.200.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20248
February 202410
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202426
June 202414
May 202421
April 202412
March 202414
February 20249
January 202424
December 202323
November 202317
October 202314
September 202321

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202421
June 202414
May 202411
April 202412
March 202411
February 20249
January 202414
December 202313
November 202313
October 202316
September 202323

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 202410
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Maltby Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Barclay Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. John Hill Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fir Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Brun Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Wood Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Stratford Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Wren Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Higham Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Honister Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Briercliffe Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Ailsa Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Acton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Ilford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Branston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Whittam Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Kirkstall Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Dover Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Ferguson Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Thorn Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Airedale Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Hereford Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1