FY4 4DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY4 4DR

FY4 4DR, Blackpool has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.53 per 1,000 population. This FY4 4DR 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 4DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY4 4DR, encompassing approximately 2874 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY4 4DR area, explore the FY4 4DR 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 (18.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

FY4 4DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welbeck Avenue with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Joyce Avenue with total crimes: 2

FY4 4DR 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.5318.75%
Shoplifting136.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.52-33.33%
Other theft53.48150.00%
Vehicle crime41.74100.00%
Public order41.390.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-80.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.13-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour155.57-40.00%
Shoplifting135.22-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson54.520.00%
Other theft21.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Robbery10.70-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2630.6152.94%
Anti-social behaviour259.0492.31%
Shoplifting188.70-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.26-28.57%
Other theft41.740.00%
Public order31.390.00%
Robbery21.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3029.9257.89%
Violence and sexual offences1710.44-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.9118.18%
Criminal damage and arson74.5240.00%
Burglary42.44300.00%
Other theft41.390.00%
Public order31.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-50.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.6653.85%
Shoplifting196.965.56%
Anti-social behaviour116.61-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson53.83150.00%
Vehicle crime41.74100.00%
Other theft41.39-55.56%
Public order31.39-25.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1824.3550.00%
Shoplifting186.26-58.14%
Violence and sexual offences136.26-27.78%
Other theft94.5212.50%
Public order43.13-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Robbery20.70100.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4331.66115.00%
Violence and sexual offences1814.9628.57%
Anti-social behaviour126.2620.00%
Other theft84.17-20.00%
Public order52.7825.00%
Robbery11.740.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2021.2211.11%
Violence and sexual offences146.96-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.87-28.57%
Other theft103.48900.00%
Public order43.4833.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.920.00%
Shoplifting188.35-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour146.260.00%
Public order34.87-62.50%
Other crime21.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.9241.18%
Shoplifting198.35-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour146.61-12.50%
Public order84.87166.67%
Burglary62.78500.00%
Other theft62.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.09200.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-25.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2626.79420.00%
Violence and sexual offences179.0413.33%
Anti-social behaviour165.910.00%
Vehicle crime45.57-20.00%
Public order31.390.00%
Other theft31.04-57.14%
Bicycle theft21.040.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1620.18-44.83%
Violence and sexual offences155.57-37.50%
Other theft75.22600.00%
Vehicle crime52.44-16.67%
Shoplifting51.74-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.74-60.00%
Public order31.39-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.04-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2930.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences2410.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson108.350.00%
Shoplifting93.480.00%
Vehicle crime63.130.00%
Public order42.090.00%
Possession of weapons21.390.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 202425
June 202413
May 202411
April 202418
March 202412
February 202410
January 202414
December 202314
November 202316
October 202316
September 202329

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
July 202426
June 202417
May 202420
April 202413
March 202418
February 202414
January 202424
December 202324
November 202317
October 202315
September 202324

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20248
February 202410
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 251 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202418
June 202430
May 202419
April 202418
March 202443
February 202420
January 202418
December 202319
November 202326
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
December 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Welbeck Avenue
    Total16
    Shoplifting12
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Joyce Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Falkland Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brook Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Crossland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Branston Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Whittam Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brun Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Pine Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Wren Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Honister Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Briercliffe Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Barclay Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Rosemede Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Ailsa Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dalewood Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Colwyn Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Sedbergh Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Anger'S Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Maltby Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kirkstall Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dover Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Higham Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Canterbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Latham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1