Total Crime Rate
76.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
41.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Croft area has the 39th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Ashton , and the 89th highest crime rate of 269 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 The Croft (FY8 3RS) in the last 12 months was 76.8 per 1,000 residents and was 47.7% lower than the Ashton average (146.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -41.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 41.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -10.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Croft (FY8 3RS), the main crime hotspot is near The Croft. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kilnhouse| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | The Croft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Elmhurst Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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