THE CROFT, FY5 3JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY5 3JL

THE CROFT, FY5 3JL, Blackpool has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.55 per 1,000 population. This FY5 3JL 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 3JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY5 3JL, encompassing approximately 3645 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY5 3JL area, explore the FY5 3JL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-56.52% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

FY5 3JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bispham Road with total crimes: 7
  • Daisy Bank with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

THE CROFT, FY5 3JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.5511.76%
Anti-social behaviour105.21-56.52%
Criminal damage and arson82.7433.33%
Shoplifting72.19-41.67%
Vehicle crime61.92200.00%
Public order41.65-20.00%
Theft from the person21.100.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2319.2015.00%
Violence and sexual offences176.3113.33%
Shoplifting124.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.2920.00%
Public order51.6525.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2015.3653.85%
Violence and sexual offences155.49-11.76%
Shoplifting64.11-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.65-16.67%
Public order41.37100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.5470.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.6662.50%
Shoplifting113.5722.22%
Criminal damage and arson63.0250.00%
Public order21.65100.00%
Other theft10.55-80.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.34-23.08%
Shoplifting92.74-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour82.470.00%
Other theft52.1925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37-20.00%
Other crime41.10300.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-50.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.9944.44%
Shoplifting113.5710.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.02-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson52.1925.00%
Other theft41.37-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.10100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2215.63214.29%
Shoplifting106.0325.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.74-35.71%
Other theft52.4766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.3733.33%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.27-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.34-6.67%
Shoplifting83.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.19-12.50%
Public order71.9275.00%
Other theft31.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-40.00%
Burglary20.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1617.0160.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.3936.36%
Anti-social behaviour84.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.19400.00%
Public order41.37-20.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.70-8.33%
Shoplifting103.02-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour62.74-57.14%
Public order51.65400.00%
Other theft31.37-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1916.46216.67%
Anti-social behaviour145.2127.27%
Violence and sexual offences123.84-29.41%
Other theft73.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.92-62.50%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.020.00%
Shoplifting62.190.00%
Public order31.650.00%
Theft from the person20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 202415
June 202417
May 202410
April 202413
March 20249
February 202414
January 202415
December 202311
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202423
July 202420
June 202413
May 20248
April 20248
March 202422
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20246
June 202411
May 20249
April 202411
March 202410
February 20248
January 202416
December 202310
November 202319
October 20236

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 3 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
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY5 3JL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bispham Road
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Daisy Bank
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Kings Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Runnymede Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Slater Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. St Andrew'S Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Brighton Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Smith Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. St Andrew'S Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St George'S Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Victoria Road West
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chester Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Gresham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St George'S Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Maitland Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Buckden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kingsway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Alconbury Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. York Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Crescent East
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Stanley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ramper Gate
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Willoughby Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Henley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. St Teresa'S Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Welwyn Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1