Total Crime Rate
136.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wembley Avenue area has the 6th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Breck , and the 76th highest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .
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 Wembley Avenue (FY6 7JJ) in the last 12 months was 136.6 per 1,000 residents and was 35.0% higher than the Breck average (101.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 79.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wembley Avenue (FY6 7JJ), the main crime hotspot is near Oldfield Crescent. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Breck| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Argyle Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | First Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Argyle Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Moorland Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Moorland Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Moorland Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Argyle Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Argyle Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oldfield Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Queen'S Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Fylde Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Fylde Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fylde Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | First Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | A586 | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | A586 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Station Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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