BIRCH AVENUE, FY5 2HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY5 2HT

BIRCH AVENUE, FY5 2HT, Wyre has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.26 per 1,000 population. This FY5 2HT 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 2HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY5 2HT, encompassing approximately 3444 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY5 2HT area, explore the FY5 2HT Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the FY5 2HT area, visit the FY5 2HT House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-64.71% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

FY5 2HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Daisy Bank with total crimes: 7
  • Victoria Road West with total crimes: 2
  • Cypress Avenue with total crimes: 2

BIRCH AVENUE, FY5 2HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.2640.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.03-64.71%
Vehicle crime51.7466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.450.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour177.5530.77%
Violence and sexual offences54.9466.67%
Vehicle crime31.45200.00%
Public order10.870.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.6862.50%
Violence and sexual offences33.77-57.14%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In June 2024, 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 behaviour86.10700.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.32250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.030.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime33.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.580.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In April 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime33.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.7733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Public order20.58-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.1016.67%
Public order62.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%

In January 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 behaviour66.10200.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.740.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.3533.33%
Public order42.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.77-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.740.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 202413
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
December 20234

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY5 2HT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Daisy Bank
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Victoria Road West
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cypress Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chester Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Whiteside Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Stanley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Meadowcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Victoria Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Birch Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cedar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ramper Gate
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Willoughby Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Henley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Denbigh Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Kirton Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1