Total Crime Rate
3.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ripley Drive area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Ansdell & Fairhaven , and the 5th lowest crime rate of 272 local areas in Fylde .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ripley Drive (FY8 3NU) in the last 12 months was 3.9 per 1,000 residents and was 91.4% lower than the Ansdell & Fairhaven average (45.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Ripley Drive (FY8 3NU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bowden Lane, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near States Road (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ansdell & Fairhaven| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fisher Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Baltimore Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bowden Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bowden Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bowden Lane | Under investigation |
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