Crime Rate in Fairhaven: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairhaven

The total recorded crimes in Fairhaven, Fylde, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairhaven crime rate of 1.76 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 Fairhaven, encompassing approximately 10,766 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Fairhaven Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 4
  • Finsbury Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Derbe Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Fairhaven?

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

  • Relative to Fylde:

    • In 2024, Fairhaven demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Fylde average, with 170 crimes compared to 363.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Fairhaven recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Fylde.

    • In 2023, Fairhaven had fewer crimes than the Fylde average, with 216 crimes compared to 327. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Fairhaven recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Fylde.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fairhaven Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fairhaven has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 1.76 ranking 12th out of 20 in the Fylde, UK

In 2024, the total Fairhaven crimes were 170. The crime rate of Fairhaven in 2024 was 15.79 (year) or 1.32 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Fylde.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fairhaven were around 216 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.06 (year) or 1.67 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Fylde.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fairhaven)CrimesRank (Fairhaven)CrimesRank (Fairhaven)
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
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 Eccleston5 2188 2169 21

Fairhaven Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20249
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20255
February 202511
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Fairhaven in May 2025

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

1. Victoria Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Finsbury Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Derbe Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Hungerford Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Fairhaven Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cyprus Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Windsor Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clifton Drive South (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. York Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hospital (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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