FY4 5DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY4 5DF

FY4 5DF, Blackpool has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.08 per 1,000 population. This FY4 5DF 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 5DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY4 5DF, encompassing approximately 2863 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

FY4 5DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thornhill Close with total crimes: 3
  • Kingsmede with total crimes: 3
  • Stanmore Avenue with total crimes: 3

FY4 5DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour139.0862.50%
Violence and sexual offences64.54-45.45%
Public order22.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.7383.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.8460.00%
Public order32.7950.00%
Other crime31.05200.00%

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 offences66.64-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour52.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.29-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.84-16.67%
Vehicle crime11.750.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.190.00%
Public order12.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.14-33.33%
Other theft32.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.5450.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.14-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.94-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour63.4920.00%
Other crime12.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3322.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.84-16.67%
Other theft21.75100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.14-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.10-40.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other theft10.70-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1411.53133.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.89400.00%
Other theft41.7533.33%
Other crime31.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.05-50.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.100.00%
Other theft32.100.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20246
June 202411
May 202412
April 20249
March 20243
February 202410
January 202411
December 20239
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Thornhill Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kingsmede
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Stanmore Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bennett'S Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Westby Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Lindale Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Willowbank Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Islay Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Milldyke Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sovereign Gate
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. The Willows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Myerscough Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Newlyn Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Broadfield Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Drakelowe Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1