Total Crime Rate
56.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Midgeland Road area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Clifton , and the 112th 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 Midgeland Road (FY4 5EE) in the last 12 months was 56.2 per 1,000 residents and was 78.3% lower than the Clifton average (258.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 800.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 14.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Midgeland Road (FY4 5EE), the main crime hotspot is near Division Lane. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Clifton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Division Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Division Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Division Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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