Crime Rates at Boardman Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 6QE

Boardman Avenue area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Hawes Side , and the 67th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Boardman Avenue (FY1 6QE) in the last 12 months was 35.4 per 1,000 residents and was 65.7% lower than the Hawes Side average (103.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -87.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Boardman Avenue (FY1 6QE), the main crime hotspot is near Marina Avenue. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.