ORCHID SQUARE, FY4 5JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY4 5JJ

ORCHID SQUARE, FY4 5JJ, Blackpool has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.35 per 1,000 population. This FY4 5JJ 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 5JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY4 5JJ, encompassing approximately 1496 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

FY4 5JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastbank Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Westbank Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Southbank Avenue with total crimes: 2

ORCHID SQUARE, FY4 5JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.3575.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.68-50.00%
Other crime13.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.69-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.68300.00%
Other theft12.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.6950.00%
Vehicle crime18.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-80.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences88.68166.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.3466.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.01200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.000.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.010.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.68300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.67-57.14%
Bicycle theft12.000.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.3540.00%
Public order24.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.02-16.67%
Vehicle crime23.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-60.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Other theft11.340.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences68.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.0166.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.34-66.67%
Other theft10.67-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Other theft22.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.010.00%
Vehicle crime22.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 202412
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Eastbank Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Westbank Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Southbank Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Florence Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sunfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Nairn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Wesley Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Moorview Court
    Total1
    Other crime1