Total Crime Rate
71.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Poulton Road area has the 13th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Breck , and the 156th highest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Poulton Road (FY6 7LZ) in the last 12 months was 71.2 per 1,000 residents and was 29.6% lower than the Breck average (101.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 9.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Poulton Road (FY6 7LZ), the main crime hotspot is near Castle Gardens Crescent. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 3 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 | Public order | Castle Gardens Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Castle Gardens Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Berry'S Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Castle Gardens Crescent | — |
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