BIRKDALE AVENUE, FY8 3AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY8 3AQ

BIRKDALE AVENUE, FY8 3AQ, Fylde has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.75 per 1,000 population. This FY8 3AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader FY8 postcode area, which has experienced 273 crimes and a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this FY8 3AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY8 3AQ, encompassing approximately 2947 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY8 3AQ area, explore the FY8 3AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

FY8 3AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Kilnhouse Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Whitby Road with total crimes: 1

BIRKDALE AVENUE, FY8 3AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.75400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.700.00%
Shoplifting21.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.73-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-33.33%
Burglary10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.43-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.70-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-75.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.5471.43%
Anti-social behaviour84.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.71100.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Other theft20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.07-12.50%
Public order32.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.45166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.71200.00%
Other theft22.040.00%
Burglary10.68-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.02-57.14%
Drugs21.020.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.43-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-77.78%
Public order20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.68100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.4650.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.05166.67%
Drugs22.710.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.41-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.360.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour74.07250.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.37-50.00%
Other theft21.020.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.750.00%
Bicycle theft22.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 202412
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20248
April 202412
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY8 3AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Kilnhouse Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Whitby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dawson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Blackpool Road North
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Meadowcroft
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Everest Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Linden Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Coniston Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Lawson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1