FY8 5LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY8 5LS

FY8 5LS, Fylde has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.56 per 1,000 population. This FY8 5LS 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 5LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY8 5LS, encompassing approximately 1799 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

FY8 5LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • George Street with total crimes: 3
  • Agnew Street with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

FY8 5LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.56125.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.00-50.00%
Other theft13.89-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.89133.33%
Anti-social behaviour47.7833.33%
Drugs22.220.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.33-80.00%
Shoplifting21.67100.00%
Other theft21.11-33.33%
Burglary11.110.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1516.67114.29%
Violence and sexual offences48.33-42.86%
Other theft32.2250.00%
Vehicle crime31.6750.00%
Possession of weapons21.670.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Shoplifting10.56-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.8916.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.89133.33%
Shoplifting33.8950.00%
Vehicle crime21.67100.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.89200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.33-57.14%
Shoplifting21.67-60.00%
Other theft21.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.67600.00%
Shoplifting53.890.00%
Other theft42.78300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.220.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.330.00%
Public order11.670.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-80.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.00250.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.8925.00%
Shoplifting22.78100.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences45.56-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.22-71.43%
Shoplifting11.110.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.78250.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.890.00%
Burglary23.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.780.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20244
June 20243
May 202415
April 20247
March 20246
February 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202414
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 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 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
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Agnew Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Green Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Talbot Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. South Clifton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Pleasant Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clifton Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lowther Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1