Crime Rates at Ayrton Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 2BW

Ayrton Avenue area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Clifton , and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Ayrton Avenue (FY4 2BW) in the last 12 months was 27.6 per 1,000 residents and was 89.3% lower than the Clifton average (258.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ayrton Avenue (FY4 2BW), the main crime hotspot is near Watson Court. Police recorded 60 crimes here, including 35 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.