Total Crime Rate
31.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Skipton Road area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Ansdell & Fairhaven , and the 71st lowest crime rate of 272 local areas in Fylde .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Skipton Road (FY8 3PA) in the last 12 months was 31.6 per 1,000 residents and was 30.1% lower than the Ansdell & Fairhaven average (45.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Skipton Road (FY8 3PA), the main crime hotspot is near Roseway. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ansdell & Fairhaven| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Baltimore Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hodder Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hodder Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Clitheroe Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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