FY4 5BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY4 5BH

FY4 5BH, Blackpool has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.71 per 1,000 population. This FY4 5BH 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 5BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY4 5BH, encompassing approximately 2699 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

FY4 5BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aysgarth Court with total crimes: 6
  • Milldyke Close with total crimes: 5
  • Drakelowe Avenue with total crimes: 4

FY4 5BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.71133.33%
Anti-social behaviour125.19140.00%
Other crime34.45200.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.30-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2266.67%
Other theft21.850.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.93-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.96-62.50%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences97.0480.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.3333.33%
Public order12.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.93200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.2225.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.850.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.96-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour21.48100.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.4528.57%
Criminal damage and arson13.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-80.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.0440.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5966.67%
Other theft31.85200.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.41-28.57%
Public order41.850.00%
Shoplifting41.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48-66.67%
Drugs21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.78350.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.3375.00%
Other theft12.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48-60.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.850.00%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244
February 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY4 5BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Aysgarth Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Milldyke Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Drakelowe Avenue
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Wharfedale
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bennett'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Henson Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Highfield Gardens
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Florence Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sunfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Nairn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Wesley Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Moorview Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Glenapp Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kildonan Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Lowstead Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bakers Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1