Crime Rates at Winsford Crescent, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 1PT

Winsford Crescent area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Anchorsholme , and the 51st 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 Winsford Crescent (FY5 1PT) in the last 12 months was 33.6 per 1,000 residents and was 59.4% lower than the Anchorsholme average (82.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -11.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Winsford Crescent (FY5 1PT), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.