Total Crime Rate
12.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oxford Road area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Ansdell & Fairhaven , and the 22nd 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 Oxford Road (FY8 4EG) in the last 12 months was 12.7 per 1,000 residents and was 72.0% lower than the Ansdell & Fairhaven average (45.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oxford Road (FY8 4EG), the main crime hotspot is near Stanley Road. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 13 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 | Stanley Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Stanley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lightwood Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bazley Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bazley Road | Under investigation |
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