Crime Rates at Argosy Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7NN

Argosy Avenue area has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Layton , and the 86th highest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Argosy Avenue (FY3 7NN) in the last 12 months was 330.2 per 1,000 residents and was 91.5% higher than the Layton average (172.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 39 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 47 (≈ 149.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Argosy Avenue (FY3 7NN), the main crime hotspot is near Elston Avenue. Police recorded 67 crimes here, including 45 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.