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

Overview of Crime in FY8 5BN

PRESTON ROAD, FY8 5BN, Fylde has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.67 per 1,000 population. This FY8 5BN 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 5BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY8 5BN, encompassing approximately 2348 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

FY8 5BN 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
  • Mornington Road with total crimes: 3

PRESTON ROAD, FY8 5BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.6762.50%
Other theft25.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In July 2024, 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 behaviour98.09125.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.8314.29%
Other theft13.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.81133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.70-80.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1010.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.26100.00%
Other theft31.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.28-40.00%
Drugs11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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 offences54.68-16.67%
Other theft32.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-66.67%
Public order10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.2420.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.560.00%
Other theft32.560.00%
Possession of weapons11.280.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.41-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.11-40.00%
Other theft32.56-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.28-85.71%
Public order10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.22-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.2616.67%
Other theft42.98300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Public order10.850.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.80166.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.81-33.33%
Other theft12.560.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.830.00%
Other theft12.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 202410
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20248
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 202316
October 20236

A total of 5 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 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 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 5BN 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. Mornington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Wellington Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Meadow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Saltcotes Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chandlers Rest
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hardy Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1