Crime Rate in Freckleton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Freckleton West

The total recorded crimes in Freckleton West, Fylde, UK in March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Freckleton West crime rate of 12.10 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 Freckleton West, encompassing approximately 1,487 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Freckleton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastway with total crimes: 5
  • Willow Tree Place with total crimes: 2
  • The Old Warehouse with total crimes: 2

How safe is Freckleton West?

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

  • Relative to Fylde:

    • In 2024, Freckleton West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Fylde average, with 141 crimes compared to 363.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Freckleton West recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Freckleton West had fewer crimes than the Fylde average, with 89 crimes compared to 327. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Freckleton West recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Freckleton West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Freckleton West has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 12.10 ranking 13th out of 20 in the Fylde, UK

In 2024, the total Freckleton West crimes were 141. The crime rate of Freckleton West in 2024 was 94.82 (year) or 7.90 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Fylde.

In 2023, the total crimes in Freckleton West were around 89 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.85 (year) or 4.99 (month) ranking 19 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
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 Eccleston2 2188 2169 21

Freckleton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Freckleton West in March 2025

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

1. Eastway (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Willow Tree Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. The Old Warehouse (Map)
Total2
Public order2
4. Church Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Poplar Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Naze Lane East (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Camborne Place (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Rawstorne Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Kirby Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Lytham Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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