FY4 5LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY4 5LY

FY4 5LY, Blackpool has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 population. This FY4 5LY 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 5LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY4 5LY, encompassing approximately 2832 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

FY4 5LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highfield Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Roundhay with total crimes: 3
  • Aysgarth Court with total crimes: 3

FY4 5LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.77-33.33%
Shoplifting43.5333.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.41-66.67%
Other theft11.410.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.0066.67%
Violence and sexual offences125.309.09%
Shoplifting34.24200.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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 offences119.89-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.88350.00%
Other theft33.180.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%
Shoplifting10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.2436.36%
Burglary45.300.00%
Shoplifting31.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-77.78%
Public order20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In May 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 offences118.8383.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.8828.57%
Shoplifting23.180.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.0640.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.47-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.120.00%
Other theft11.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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 offences75.30-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.47400.00%
Other theft11.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4111.11%
Criminal damage and arson53.53400.00%
Shoplifting11.77-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.530.00%
Shoplifting53.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.77-20.00%
Public order21.41-60.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.59-10.00%
Public order53.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.77-37.50%
Shoplifting51.77400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77100.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.1225.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.5360.00%
Theft from the person12.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In October 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 offences87.41-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.82-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.770.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.240.00%
Public order22.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 20249
June 20242
May 20249
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 202411
June 202415
May 202411
April 20246
March 20247
February 202410
January 20249
December 20239
November 202310
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 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
September 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
May 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 5LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Highfield Gardens
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Roundhay
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Aysgarth Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Scott Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Wesley Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Meanwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Pavey Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Eastbank Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Whalley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Southbank Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Islay Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Milldyke Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Wharfedale
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1