Total Crime Rate
48.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Devonshire Road area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bispham , and the 89th lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Devonshire Road (FY2 0AW) in the last 12 months was 48.4 per 1,000 residents and was 42.9% lower than the Bispham average (84.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Devonshire Road (FY2 0AW), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bispham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Erith Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Crawford Avenue | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Crawford Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Glossop Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Guildford Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Guildford Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tensing Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Codale Avenue | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Petrol Station | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tensing Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Police Station | Under investigation |
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