Crime Rate in Elswick and Little Eccleston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elswick and Little Eccleston

The total recorded crimes in Elswick and Little Eccleston, Fylde, UK in March 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elswick and Little Eccleston crime rate of 14.11 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 Elswick and Little Eccleston, encompassing approximately 141 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Elswick and Little Eccleston Crime Hotspots

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

  • West View with total crimes: 1
  • Windy Harbour Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Elswick and Little Eccleston?

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

  • Relative to Fylde:

    • In 2024, Elswick and Little Eccleston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Fylde average, with 88 crimes compared to 363.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Elswick and Little Eccleston recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Elswick and Little Eccleston had fewer crimes than the Fylde average, with 69 crimes compared to 327. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Elswick and Little Eccleston recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Fylde, Elswick and Little Eccleston has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Elswick and Little Eccleston Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Elswick and Little Eccleston has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 14.11 ranking 21th out of 20 in the Fylde, UK

In 2024, the total Elswick and Little Eccleston crimes were 88. The crime rate of Elswick and Little Eccleston in 2024 was 621.03 (year) or 51.75 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Fylde.

In 2023, the total crimes in Elswick and Little Eccleston were around 69 crimes with yearly crime rate of 486.94 (year) or 40.58 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Fylde.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fylde)CrimesRank (Fylde)CrimesRank (Fylde)
Warton and Westby88 11,226 11,058 1
Central69 3817 2784 2
Ashton69 2674 3750 3
St Leonards43 4628 4533 4
Medlar-with-Wesham28 8305 9345 5
Kirkham South35 6495 5344 6
Heyhouses42 5380 7263 10
Clifton26 10412 6286 9
Kirkham North27 9365 8339 7
St Johns35 7303 10301 8
Park18 14251 12251 11
Kilnhouse15 17258 11244 12
Staining and Weeton24 11206 16183 17
Freckleton East19 12215 15219 13
Ansdell9 20239 13200 15
Freckleton West18 13141 1889 19
Fairhaven17 15170 17216 14
Newton and Treales16 16235 14193 16
Singleton and Greenhalgh12 19120 19123 18
Ribby-with-Wrea13 1899 2082 20

Elswick and Little Eccleston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Possession of weapons (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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March 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20251
April 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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December 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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December 20242
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20244
October 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20244
October 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Elswick and Little Eccleston in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Elswick and Little Eccleston postcode area is presented below.

1. West View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Windy Harbour Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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