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 May 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elswick and Little Eccleston crime rate of 35.29 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Elswick and Little Eccleston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windy Harbour Road with total crimes: 2
  • Garstang Road with total crimes: 1
  • Gillow Park 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 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.

Elswick and Little Eccleston Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Elswick and Little Eccleston has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 35.29 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elswick and Little Eccleston)CrimesRank (Elswick and Little Eccleston)CrimesRank (Elswick and Little Eccleston)
Warton and Westby80 11,226 11,058 1
Central78 2817 2784 2
Ashton55 3674 3750 3
St Leonards41 5628 4533 4
Kirkham North45 4365 8339 7
Medlar-with-Wesham23 10305 9345 5
Kirkham South39 6495 5344 6
Clifton19 13412 6286 9
Heyhouses20 11380 7263 10
Park32 7251 12251 11
St Johns24 9303 10301 8
Newton and Treales26 8235 14193 16
Kilnhouse15 16258 11244 12
Fairhaven19 12170 17216 14
Freckleton East14 18215 15219 13
Ansdell17 14239 13200 15
Staining and Weeton16 15206 16183 17
Freckleton West15 17141 1889 19
Singleton and Greenhalgh9 20120 19123 18
Ribby-with-Wrea14 1999 2082 20

Elswick and Little Eccleston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

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.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Windy Harbour Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Garstang Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Gillow Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Preese Gardens (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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