BIRCH STREET, FY8 5DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY8 5DT

BIRCH STREET, FY8 5DT, Fylde has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population. This FY8 5DT 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 5DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY8 5DT, encompassing approximately 2531 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

FY8 5DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Bannister Street with total crimes: 3
  • Wellington Street with total crimes: 2

BIRCH STREET, FY8 5DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.72-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.98-54.55%
Burglary31.980.00%
Shoplifting31.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.69-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences74.3516.67%
Other theft22.77-66.67%
Public order10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1716.59240.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.72100.00%
Other theft62.37500.00%
Shoplifting32.37-57.14%
Burglary21.190.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.77-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences31.98-25.00%
Burglary21.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.0914.29%
Violence and sexual offences43.16-42.86%
Burglary31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.25700.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.1616.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.7740.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.32-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3766.67%
Other theft21.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.9060.00%
Shoplifting53.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.98200.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.95-54.55%
Other theft21.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-87.50%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1110.67450.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.3514.29%
Other theft23.16100.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.53-36.36%
Shoplifting32.77-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-75.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour1112.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.350.00%
Shoplifting43.160.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248
January 20245
December 202311
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
October 20231

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

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

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202417
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20238
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
April 20248
March 20241
February 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
April 20241
November 20231
October 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 5DT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Bannister Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wellington Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Clifton Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. West Cliffe
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Mythop Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Birch Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. North Clifton Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. George Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Westby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1