Total Crime Rate
32.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marlborough Road area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Ashton , and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 272 local areas in Fylde .
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 Marlborough Road (FY8 2RS) in the last 12 months was 32.4 per 1,000 residents and was 79.4% lower than the Ashton average (157.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marlborough Road (FY8 2RS), the main crime hotspot is near Anchor Way. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ashton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Claremont Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Grenville Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Anchor Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Anchor Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Anchor Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Anchor Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | St Leonard'S Road East | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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