Total Crime Rate
115.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fenber Avenue area has the 15th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Squires Gate , and the 241st highest 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 Fenber Avenue (FY4 2DL) in the last 12 months was 115.7 per 1,000 residents and was 55.0% higher than the Squires Gate average (74.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 57.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 112.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fenber Avenue (FY4 2DL), the main crime hotspot is near Stamford Avenue. Police recorded 39 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Squires Gate| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | First Avenue | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Stamford Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Stamford Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Stamford Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beverley Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Stamford Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Stamford Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stamford Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fifth Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bamton Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Watson Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stamford Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Coniston Road | Local resolution |
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