RUFFORD ROAD, FY8 4AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY8 4AY

RUFFORD ROAD, FY8 4AY, Fylde has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.02 per 1,000 population. This FY8 4AY 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 4AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY8 4AY, encompassing approximately 2652 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY8 4AY area, explore the FY8 4AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

FY8 4AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fallowfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • South Hey with total crimes: 2
  • Smithy Lane with total crimes: 1

RUFFORD ROAD, FY8 4AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.39-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.13200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.13-60.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.9025.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.88-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.88100.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences87.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.02-20.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In April 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 behaviour54.90-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.88-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Public order11.130.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.26-28.57%
Bicycle theft11.880.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In February 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 offences77.1616.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.6450.00%
Other theft22.26100.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.7920.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.26300.00%
Other crime21.510.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.02150.00%
Vehicle crime11.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-83.33%
Other theft10.380.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.7750.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.26-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.41-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.39-33.33%
Public order21.510.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.520.00%
Other crime22.260.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY8 4AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fallowfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. South Hey
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Smithy Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hilton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Brompton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Woodlands View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1