JAMES AVENUE, FY4 4LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY4 4LB

JAMES AVENUE, FY4 4LB, Blackpool has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.41 per 1,000 population. This FY4 4LB 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 4LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY4 4LB, encompassing approximately 3539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)

FY4 4LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welbeck Avenue with total crimes: 16
  • June Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Fayles Grove with total crimes: 2

JAMES AVENUE, FY4 4LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.4170.00%
Shoplifting124.80-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour83.39-38.46%
Public order52.260.00%
Other theft21.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.00-27.78%
Shoplifting133.67-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences103.67-37.50%
Other theft42.83-20.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1919.21-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour185.3763.64%
Violence and sexual offences165.090.00%
Public order54.52150.00%
Other theft51.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2920.9161.11%
Violence and sexual offences168.196.67%
Anti-social behaviour114.5222.22%
Burglary33.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8550.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1816.1020.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.097.14%
Anti-social behaviour94.24-47.06%
Public order32.54-40.00%
Other theft30.8550.00%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1716.9554.55%
Shoplifting154.80-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences144.24-6.67%
Public order53.96-28.57%
Other theft21.41-33.33%
Burglary20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%
Other crime20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4023.73122.22%
Violence and sexual offences1511.3087.50%
Anti-social behaviour114.24-8.33%
Public order73.11133.33%
Other theft31.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85200.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1812.43-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.09-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.39-33.33%
Public order32.26-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2014.9711.11%
Anti-social behaviour165.6533.33%
Violence and sexual offences124.52-40.00%
Public order43.39-20.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.78300.00%
Shoplifting185.65-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour125.09-33.33%
Other theft63.39500.00%
Burglary51.70150.00%
Public order51.4125.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4150.00%
Robbery10.850.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2316.95283.33%
Anti-social behaviour186.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.09-54.55%
Public order41.4133.33%
Vehicle crime21.13-33.33%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.090.00%
Shoplifting63.110.00%
Vehicle crime31.700.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 202416
June 202416
May 202415
April 202414
March 202415
February 20248
January 202412
December 202320
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202418
June 202411
May 20249
April 202417
March 202411
February 202412
January 202416
December 202312
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 231 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202419
June 202429
May 202418
April 202415
March 202440
February 202418
January 202420
December 202318
November 202323
October 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 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
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Welbeck Avenue
    Total16
    Shoplifting12
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. June Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Fayles Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Joyce Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Falkland Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Saxby Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vicarage Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Branston Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Patterdale Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Sunningdale Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Rosedale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barclay Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Rosemede Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Ailsa Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Winton Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Levine Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Cowley Road
    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