Crime Rate in Freckleton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Freckleton West

The total recorded crimes in Freckleton West, Fylde, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Freckleton West crime rate of 10.09 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Freckleton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ash Drive with total crimes: 2
  • The Old Warehouse with total crimes: 2
  • Eastway 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 areas in the Fylde.

    • 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 areas in the Fylde.

  • 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 May 2025 the Freckleton West has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 10.09 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Freckleton West)CrimesRank (Freckleton West)CrimesRank (Freckleton West)
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
Singleton and Greenhalgh9 20120 19123 18
Ribby-with-Wrea14 1999 2082 20
Elswick and Little Eccleston5 2188 2169 21

Freckleton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Burglary 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 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20259
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Freckleton West in May 2025

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

1. Ash Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. The Old Warehouse (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Eastway (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Church Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Poplar Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Larch Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Naze Lane East (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Willow Tree Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Clifton Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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