Total Crime Rate
3.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Boston Road 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 Boston Road (FY8 3PR) 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 Boston Road (FY8 3PR), 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Bowden Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Grassington Road | — |
| 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Bowden Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bowden Lane | — |
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