Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Fylde, UK in July 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 0.12 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 Central, encompassing approximately 958,037 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (131.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Don Street with total crimes: 19
  • Goyt Street with total crimes: 13
  • St Anne'S Road West with total crimes: 8

How safe is Central?

To understand the safety of Central, we need to analyze Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Fylde:

    • In 2024, Central reported a higher crime volume than the Fylde average, with 817 crimes compared to 363. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Fylde.

    • In 2023, Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Fylde average, with 784 crimes compared to 327. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Fylde.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Fylde, Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Central has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 ranking 1th out of 20 in the Fylde, UK

In 2024, the total Central crimes were 817. The crime rate of Central in 2024 was 28.76 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Fylde.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central were around 784 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.92 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Fylde.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)
Warton and Westby73 21,226 11,058 1
Ashton70 3674 3750 3
St Leonards52 4628 4533 4
Medlar-with-Wesham36 5305 9345 5
Kirkham South30 9495 5344 6
Clifton36 6412 6286 9
Kirkham North34 8365 8339 7
Heyhouses26 13380 7263 10
Park35 7251 12251 11
St Johns27 11303 10301 8
Newton and Treales27 10235 14193 16
Kilnhouse26 12258 11244 12
Freckleton East18 17215 15219 13
Ansdell21 15239 13200 15
Fairhaven16 18170 17216 14
Staining and Weeton25 14206 16183 17
Freckleton West20 16141 1889 19
Singleton and Greenhalgh10 19120 19123 18
Ribby-with-Wrea9 2099 2082 20
Elswick and Little Eccleston7 2188 2169 21

Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (29 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 324 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202522
May 202526
April 202535
March 202526
February 202527
January 202517
December 202428
November 202429
October 202430
September 202415
August 202418

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20259
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202519
May 202523
April 202531
March 202522
February 202534
January 202516
December 202430
November 202421
October 202424
September 202418
August 202414

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20253
April 202511
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 202413
October 20249
August 20243

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242

High Crime Locations Central in July 2025

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

1. Don Street (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Goyt Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences5
3. St Anne'S Road West (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary1
4. Trafalgar Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
6. Richmond Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
7. Back West Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Back North Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sydney Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1

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