Crime Rate in Freckleton East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Freckleton East

The total recorded crimes in Freckleton East, Fylde, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Freckleton East crime rate of 11.87 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 East, encompassing approximately 1,179 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Freckleton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Astley Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Preston New Road with total crimes: 2
  • Shackleton Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Freckleton East?

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

  • Relative to Fylde:

    • In 2024, Freckleton East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Fylde average, with 215 crimes compared to 363.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Freckleton East recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Fylde.

    • In 2023, Freckleton East had fewer crimes than the Fylde average, with 219 crimes compared to 327. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Freckleton East recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Fylde.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Freckleton East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Freckleton East has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 11.87 ranking 18th out of 20 in the Fylde, UK

In 2024, the total Freckleton East crimes were 215. The crime rate of Freckleton East in 2024 was 182.33 (year) or 15.19 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Fylde.

In 2023, the total crimes in Freckleton East were around 219 crimes with yearly crime rate of 185.72 (year) or 15.48 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Fylde.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Freckleton East)CrimesRank (Freckleton East)CrimesRank (Freckleton East)
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
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

Freckleton East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 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 (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20259
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 202414
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20243
June 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Freckleton East in May 2025

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

1. Astley Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Preston New Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Shackleton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Poolside (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Marsh Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Trinity Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Foldside (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Sunnyside Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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