Crime Rates at Blackpool Road, Ansdell, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 4AH

Blackpool Road area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Ashton , and the 80th 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 Blackpool Road (FY8 4AH) in the last 12 months was 35.3 per 1,000 residents and was 77.6% lower than the Ashton average (157.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 12.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 1.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Blackpool Road (FY8 4AH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Smithy Lane, where police recorded 20 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Tuxford Road (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.