WEST BEACH, FY8 5QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in FY8 5QJ

WEST BEACH, FY8 5QJ, Fylde has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.72 per 1,000 population. This FY8 5QJ 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 5QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around FY8 5QJ, encompassing approximately 1398 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

FY8 5QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bannister Street with total crimes: 3
  • Talbot Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Bath Road with total crimes: 2

WEST BEACH, FY8 5QJ 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.72-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.57-42.86%
Shoplifting22.860.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.7275.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.00-57.14%
Burglary14.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

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 offences1417.16133.33%
Anti-social behaviour410.0133.33%
Drugs22.860.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Public order10.710.00%

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 offences610.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.29-80.00%
Shoplifting22.14100.00%
Other theft21.43-33.33%
Burglary11.430.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

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 behaviour1521.45114.29%
Violence and sexual offences410.72-42.86%
Other theft32.8650.00%
Vehicle crime32.1450.00%
Possession of weapons22.140.00%
Bicycle theft11.430.00%
Shoplifting10.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

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 behaviour717.8716.67%
Violence and sexual offences75.00250.00%
Shoplifting35.0050.00%
Vehicle crime22.14100.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.72200.00%
Shoplifting24.29-60.00%
Other theft21.43-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.43-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.58400.00%
Shoplifting53.570.00%
Other theft43.57300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.860.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-66.67%

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 arson34.290.00%
Public order12.140.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.72200.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.290.00%
Shoplifting22.86100.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

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 offences46.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.86-66.67%
Shoplifting11.430.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour615.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.290.00%
Burglary24.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

Crime by Type

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

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202414
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 202415
April 20247
March 20246
February 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 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

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Bannister Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Talbot Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bath Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. North Clifton Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Park Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Beach Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. East Cecil Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1