WESTGATE ROAD, FY8 2SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY8 2SQ

WESTGATE ROAD, FY8 2SQ, Fylde has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.33 per 1,000 population. This FY8 2SQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader FY8 postcode area, which has experienced 277 crimes and a crime rate of 6.20 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this FY8 2SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY8 2SQ, encompassing approximately 982 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY8 2SQ area, explore the FY8 2SQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the FY8 2SQ area, visit the FY8 2SQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

FY8 2SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clifton Drive North with total crimes: 3
  • Sandridge Place with total crimes: 2
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2

WESTGATE ROAD, FY8 2SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour818.33-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences78.15-22.22%
Other theft27.13-33.33%
Other crime12.040.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1330.558.33%
Violence and sexual offences913.24-18.18%
Other theft39.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.050.00%
Public order12.040.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1230.55140.00%
Violence and sexual offences1112.2210.00%
Burglary211.200.00%
Other crime12.040.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.35-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour510.18-72.22%
Public order25.090.00%
Other theft12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1844.8063.64%
Violence and sexual offences1318.3318.18%
Vehicle crime313.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.050.00%
Other crime23.050.00%
Public order22.04100.00%
Drugs12.040.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1126.4857.14%
Violence and sexual offences1111.2022.22%
Other crime211.20100.00%
Other theft12.040.00%
Public order11.020.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.42-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour79.16-12.50%
Possession of weapons27.130.00%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Other crime12.040.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1128.5122.22%
Anti-social behaviour811.2060.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.15200.00%
Vehicle crime23.050.00%
Public order12.04-75.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.16-28.57%
Public order45.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.070.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour718.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.13-14.29%
Public order26.11100.00%
Vehicle crime12.040.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour717.3175.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.13-12.50%
Other theft27.130.00%
Public order12.040.00%

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 offences819.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.150.00%
Burglary34.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.050.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202411
June 202410
May 202413
April 202411
March 20249
February 202411
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202412
June 20245
May 202418
April 202411
March 20247
February 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 2 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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY8 2SQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Clifton Drive North
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Sandridge Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Bridgeside
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bosworth Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ashworth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Brambles
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Squires Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Hillcrest Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Byland Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1