Total Crime Rate
19.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blackpool Old Road area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hardhorn with High Cross , and the 51st lowest 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 Blackpool Old Road (FY6 7RS) in the last 12 months was 19.3 per 1,000 residents and was 67.1% lower than the Hardhorn with High Cross average (58.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blackpool Old Road (FY6 7RS), the main crime hotspot is near Dodgeons Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hardhorn with High Cross| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Belgrave Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dodgeons Close | — |
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