The total recorded crimes in Elswick and Little Eccleston, Fylde, UK in February 2026 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elswick and Little Eccleston crime rate of 42.34 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 areas in the Fylde.
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 areas in the Fylde.
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.
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.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Elswick and Little Eccleston) | Crimes | Rank (Elswick and Little Eccleston) | Crimes | Rank (Elswick and Little Eccleston) | |
| Warton and Westby | NA | NA | 1,226 | 1 | 1,058 | 1 |
| Central | NA | NA | 817 | 2 | 784 | 2 |
| Ashton | NA | NA | 674 | 3 | 750 | 3 |
| St Leonards | NA | NA | 628 | 4 | 533 | 4 |
| Medlar-with-Wesham | NA | NA | 305 | 9 | 345 | 5 |
| Kirkham South | NA | NA | 495 | 5 | 344 | 6 |
| Clifton | NA | NA | 412 | 6 | 286 | 9 |
| Kirkham North | NA | NA | 365 | 8 | 339 | 7 |
| Heyhouses | NA | NA | 380 | 7 | 263 | 10 |
| St Johns | NA | NA | 303 | 10 | 301 | 8 |
| Park | NA | NA | 251 | 12 | 251 | 11 |
| Kilnhouse | NA | NA | 258 | 11 | 244 | 12 |
| Freckleton East | NA | NA | 215 | 15 | 219 | 13 |
| Ansdell | NA | NA | 239 | 13 | 200 | 15 |
| Fairhaven | NA | NA | 170 | 17 | 216 | 14 |
| Newton and Treales | NA | NA | 235 | 14 | 193 | 16 |
| Staining and Weeton | NA | NA | 206 | 16 | 183 | 17 |
| Singleton and Greenhalgh | NA | NA | 120 | 19 | 123 | 18 |
| Freckleton West | NA | NA | 141 | 18 | 89 | 19 |
| Ribby-with-Wrea | NA | NA | 99 | 20 | 82 | 20 |
February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (1 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.
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.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 6 |
| July 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 4 |
A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Elswick and Little Eccleston postcode area is presented below.