Crime Rates at Arnold Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 2EP

Arnold Avenue area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Squires Gate , and the 101st lowest crime rate of 494 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 Arnold Avenue (FY4 2EP) in the last 12 months was 52.2 per 1,000 residents and was 30.1% lower than the Squires Gate average (74.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 23.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Arnold Avenue (FY4 2EP), 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.