VICARAGE LANE, FY4 4EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY4 4EL

VICARAGE LANE, FY4 4EL, Blackpool has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.56 per 1,000 population. This FY4 4EL 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 4EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY4 4EL, encompassing approximately 4351 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)

FY4 4EL 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

VICARAGE LANE, FY4 4EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.5638.46%
Shoplifting124.1420.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.76-42.11%
Burglary42.53300.00%
Vehicle crime40.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-62.50%
Other theft30.6950.00%
Public order30.69200.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.10-29.63%
Violence and sexual offences134.37-43.48%
Shoplifting102.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.3014.29%
Other theft21.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2719.5392.86%
Violence and sexual offences236.204.55%
Shoplifting155.29-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson73.4540.00%
Other theft41.61300.00%
Burglary20.92-33.33%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2718.8492.86%
Violence and sexual offences226.2022.22%
Anti-social behaviour145.0627.27%
Vehicle crime53.22-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.1525.00%
Burglary31.15200.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.48-5.26%
Shoplifting144.14-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour113.22-45.00%
Vehicle crime62.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.380.00%
Other crime20.92-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Public order20.46-71.43%
Other theft20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2017.4653.85%
Violence and sexual offences194.60-5.00%
Shoplifting154.37-58.33%
Public order73.4575.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.92-40.00%
Other crime30.6950.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3620.45140.00%
Violence and sexual offences208.2725.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.6018.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.990.00%
Vehicle crime51.610.00%
Public order41.150.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%

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 offences1611.72-36.00%
Shoplifting153.68-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour113.45-52.17%
Public order42.53300.00%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.00-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour235.7464.29%
Shoplifting175.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.910.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Public order10.46-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.46170.00%
Shoplifting176.20-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour143.91-12.50%
Public order63.22500.00%
Other theft31.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Burglary20.69-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2314.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.680.00%
Vehicle crime42.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 202423
June 202422
May 202418
April 202419
March 202420
February 202416
January 202425
December 202327
November 202310

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 179 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 202427
June 202414
May 202411
April 202420
March 202413
February 202411
January 202423
December 202314
November 202316

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
November 20234

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 201 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.27 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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY4 4EL 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. Vicarage Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Brook Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crossland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Branston Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Whittam Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brun Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Pine Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Lowesway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Daggers Hall Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Terance Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tranmere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mirfield Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Dalewood Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Ellesmere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Colwyn Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Sedbergh Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Anger'S Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Maltby Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kirkstall Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dover Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1