Crime Rate in Fylde: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fylde

The total recorded crimes in Fylde, UK in March 2025 are around 625 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fylde crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Fylde, encompassing approximately 81,375 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (204) incidents (1.49% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (175) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (4.08% increase)
Fylde Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Dugdales Close with total crimes: 12
  • St Andrew'S Road South with total crimes: 9

How safe is Fylde?

To understand the safety of Fylde, we need to analyze Fylde crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Fylde has recorded 7,627 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 93.73 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 159 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 6,872 crimes with a crime rate of 84.45, ranking it 182 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Fylde demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancashire average, with 7627 crimes compared to 12352.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Fylde witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Fylde had fewer crimes than the Lancashire average, with 6,872 crimes compared to 11,047. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Fylde witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Fylde is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Lancashire, Fylde has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Fylde Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Warton and Westby (88 crimes), and the safest, Elswick and Little Eccleston (2 crimes), is 86 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Fylde.

Similarly, the area of St Annes Town (145 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ansdell & Fairhaven (30 crimes), with a difference of 115 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Fylde.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Warton and Westby88
Ashton69
Central69
St Leonards43
Heyhouses42

Safest Wards:

Kilnhouse15
Ribby-with-Wrea13
Singleton and Greenhalgh12
Ansdell9
Elswick and Little Eccleston2

Most Dangerous Areas:

St Annes Town145
Elswick, Singleton & Weeton101
Kirkham & Wesham93
Lytham61
St Annes North & Airport54

Safest Areas:

St Annes North & Airport54
Warton & Freckleton53
Heyhouses & Park53
Clifton & Newton-with-Scales35
Ansdell & Fairhaven30

Fylde Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Fylde has recorded 625 crimes with crime rate of 7.68 ranking 8934th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 10 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 10 in terms of crime rate in Lancashire.

In 2024, the total Fylde crimes were 7,627. The crime rate of Fylde in 2024 was 93.73 (year) or 7.81 (month) ranking it 159 danzarous in the UK. Fylde ranked 11 in terms of total crimes and 9 in terms of crime rate in Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fylde were around 6,872 crimes with yearly crime rate of 84.45 (year) or 7.04 (month) ranking 182 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Lancashire, Fylde ranked 10 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 10 as per crime rate of Fylde

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)
Preston43 1425,090 222,940 2
Ribble Valley290 123,928 123,356 12
West Lancashire785 119,771 118,857 11
Chorley785 910,746 1010,199 9
Wyre935 810,924 89,988 8
South Ribble921 711,636 710,276 7
Rossendale589 67,759 66,653 6
Pendle886 511,071 59,360 5
Lancaster1,343 416,860 414,859 4
Hyndburn1,063 312,594 310,826 3
Burnley1,503 120,223 118,377 1

Fylde Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (204 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (175 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 201 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 168 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (182 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (141 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 196 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 175 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (200 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (180 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (212 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (171 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (196 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (172 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (195 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (188 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 195 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 179 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (406 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (386 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 216.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 406 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025204
February 2025201
January 2025182
December 2024196
November 2024200
October 2024212
September 2024196
August 2024188
July 2024179
June 2024406

A total of 436 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202527
January 202549
December 202439
November 202432
October 202444
September 202436
August 202432
July 202438
June 202490

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20259
January 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 20248
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 202416

A total of 174 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202525
January 202523
December 202424
November 202410
October 202420
September 202418
August 20245
July 20248
June 202420

A total of 338 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202519
January 202528
December 202433
November 202435
October 202432
September 202432
August 202423
July 202453
June 202448

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 202410
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 254 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202525
January 202523
December 202418
November 202412
October 202434
September 202422
August 202424
July 202421
June 202446

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 471 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202551
February 202549
January 202532
December 202438
November 202454
October 202452
September 202434
August 202429
July 202452
June 202480

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 283 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202525
January 202525
December 202440
November 202418
October 202411
September 202429
August 202416
July 202424
June 202472

A total of 1958 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 195.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 386 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025175
February 2025168
January 2025141
December 2024175
November 2024180
October 2024171
September 2024172
August 2024195
July 2024195
June 2024386

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246
June 202412

A total of 233 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202531
January 202512
December 202423
November 202414
October 202429
September 202420
August 202413
July 202423
June 202454

High Crime Locations Fylde in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
2. Dugdales Close (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Possession of weapons3
3. St Andrew'S Road South (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
5. Peel Hill (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs3
6. Mornington Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Public order1

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