FY4 4WA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY4 4WA

FY4 4WA, Blackpool has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.47 per 1,000 population. This FY4 4WA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader FY4 postcode area, which has experienced 650 crimes and a crime rate of 14.59 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this FY4 4WA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY4 4WA, encompassing approximately 554 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

FY4 4WA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winster Place with total crimes: 9
  • Preston New Road with total crimes: 7
  • Windmill Rise with total crimes: 6

FY4 4WA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2068.47150.00%
Other theft836.0414.29%
Anti-social behaviour714.42-30.00%
Shoplifting212.610.00%
Drugs13.600.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1057.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences818.02-57.89%
Other theft714.42133.33%
Criminal damage and arson212.61-33.33%
Shoplifting23.600.00%
Burglary13.600.00%
Drugs11.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1968.47-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour1034.2442.86%
Criminal damage and arson318.02-25.00%
Other theft35.410.00%
Public order15.41-50.00%
Other crime11.800.00%
Burglary11.800.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2377.48155.56%
Anti-social behaviour741.45250.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.61100.00%
Other theft37.21-66.67%
Public order25.41100.00%
Vehicle crime23.600.00%
Drugs13.60-50.00%
Shoplifting11.80-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences950.46-10.00%
Other theft916.22350.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.22-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.600.00%
Drugs23.600.00%
Shoplifting23.600.00%
Public order13.600.00%
Theft from the person11.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1048.65-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour1018.0211.11%
Other theft218.020.00%
Shoplifting23.600.00%
Theft from the person13.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.800.00%
Other crime11.80-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1154.06-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour919.8280.00%
Other crime216.220.00%
Public order23.60100.00%
Shoplifting23.600.00%
Other theft23.60-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.60-50.00%
Drugs11.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1559.4615.38%
Other theft1027.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour518.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.01100.00%
Public order13.60-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1364.87-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour1023.4366.67%
Other theft618.0250.00%
Public order310.810.00%
Shoplifting25.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.800.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1446.85-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour625.23-45.45%
Other theft410.81-42.86%
Theft from the person17.210.00%
Shoplifting11.800.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1666.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1128.83175.00%
Other theft719.8275.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.6150.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences841.45-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour414.42-50.00%
Other theft47.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.210.00%
Vehicle crime23.600.00%
Public order23.60100.00%
Theft from the person13.600.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences943.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour816.220.00%
Other theft414.420.00%
Shoplifting27.210.00%
Public order13.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20249
February 20242
January 20242
December 202310
November 20236
October 20234
September 20237
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 20248
May 202419
April 202423
March 20249
February 202410
January 202411
December 202315
November 202313
October 202314
September 202316
August 20238
July 20239

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410
April 20247
March 20242
February 202410
January 20249
December 20235
November 202310
October 20236
September 202311
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Winster Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft1
  • 2. Preston New Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Windmill Rise
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Troutbeck Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Hawkshead Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Woodside
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Brittanic Way
    Total1
    Drugs1