PRESTON ROAD, FY8 5BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY8 5BL

PRESTON ROAD, FY8 5BL, Fylde has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.91 per 1,000 population. This FY8 5BL 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 5BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY8 5BL, encompassing approximately 2536 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the FY8 5BL area, explore the FY8 5BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

FY8 5BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nile Close with total crimes: 5
  • South Street with total crimes: 4
  • Wellington Street with total crimes: 2

PRESTON ROAD, FY8 5BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.9111.11%
Other theft23.94100.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-80.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In August 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 offences95.9112.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.55-54.55%
Other theft11.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.6783.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.3414.29%
Vehicle crime13.150.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In June 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 offences76.7040.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.7620.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.37-83.33%
Other crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1211.041100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.73400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.970.00%
Other theft21.97-33.33%
Drugs10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.73-37.50%
Other theft31.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.7060.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.150.00%
Possession of weapons12.760.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.15-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.34-53.33%
Other theft22.760.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.910.00%
Other theft21.97100.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.28150.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.91-37.50%
Other theft11.970.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.150.00%
Other theft12.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 20247
December 202315
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 202411
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 202412
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the FY8 5BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nile Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 2. South Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Wellington Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Saltcotes Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chandlers Rest
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hardy Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Clifton Court
    Total1
    Burglary1