WESTBANK AVENUE, FY4 5BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY4 5BT

WESTBANK AVENUE, FY4 5BT, Blackpool has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.60 per 1,000 population. This FY4 5BT 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 5BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY4 5BT, encompassing approximately 1972 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY4 5BT area, explore the FY4 5BT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

FY4 5BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wasdale Road with total crimes: 3
  • Roundhay with total crimes: 3
  • Aysgarth Court with total crimes: 3

WESTBANK AVENUE, FY4 5BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.60-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences44.06-33.33%
Shoplifting22.030.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.1444.44%
Violence and sexual offences66.59-45.45%
Other crime13.040.00%

In July 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 offences1113.69-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour95.58350.00%
Shoplifting24.560.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.1530.00%
Shoplifting26.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-66.67%
Public order21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.1366.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.070.00%
Other theft13.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.1320.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.04-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In March 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 offences77.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.55400.00%
Shoplifting12.53-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.55300.00%
Shoplifting22.030.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.13-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.55-40.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.14-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour54.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.53100.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.6628.57%
Anti-social behaviour54.56-37.50%
Shoplifting42.530.00%
Public order22.030.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.6760.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.06-30.00%
Shoplifting43.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.030.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.070.00%
Vehicle crime22.530.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20249
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202411
June 202413
May 202410
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wasdale Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Roundhay
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Aysgarth Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Wesley Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Meanwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Eastbank Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Whalley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Southbank Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1