Crime Rates at Wilson Square, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 1RF

Wilson Square area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Anchorsholme , and the 240th lowest crime rate of 490 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 Wilson Square (FY5 1RF) in the last 12 months was 97.6 per 1,000 residents and was 40.6% higher than the Anchorsholme average (69.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 41.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wilson Square (FY5 1RF), the main crime hotspot is near Gretna Crescent. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.