Crime Rates at Darley Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 3JW

Darley Avenue area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Clifton , and the 161st 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 Darley Avenue (FY4 3JW) in the last 12 months was 72.5 per 1,000 residents and was 72.0% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 43.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Darley Avenue (FY4 3JW), the main crime hotspot is near Oak Avenue. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.