WESTBURY CLOSE, FY5 1QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY5 1QN

WESTBURY CLOSE, FY5 1QN, Blackpool has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.20 per 1,000 population. This FY5 1QN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader FY5 postcode area, which has experienced 304 crimes and a crime rate of 6.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this FY5 1QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY5 1QN, encompassing approximately 1969 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY5 1QN area, explore the FY5 1QN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the FY5 1QN area, visit the FY5 1QN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

FY5 1QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Norkeed Road with total crimes: 2
  • Buckley Crescent with total crimes: 2

WESTBURY CLOSE, FY5 1QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson713.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.55-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.55-28.57%
Burglary32.540.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-50.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences1213.7120.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.09-46.15%
Other theft23.55100.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1317.77160.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.60233.33%
Vehicle crime35.08200.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-80.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.17-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.54400.00%
Other theft32.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.52-70.00%
Other crime21.52100.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

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 offences1010.1566.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.08-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.05-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.05300.00%
Public order22.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.1942.86%
Violence and sexual offences85.08166.67%
Vehicle crime24.060.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.60133.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.55-50.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Public order11.020.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.05-50.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.12200.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.05-50.00%
Other theft22.03100.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.06-50.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.060.00%
Other crime32.030.00%
Other theft31.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202413
June 20245
May 20246
April 202410
March 202410
February 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202410
June 20243
May 202410
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY5 1QN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Norkeed Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Buckley Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Guildford Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Micklegate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Kirkstone Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Waterhead Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Lanark Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1