Total Crime Rate
24.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cotswold Road area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Ansdell & Fairhaven , and the 46th 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 Cotswold Road (FY8 4NN) in the last 12 months was 24.3 per 1,000 residents and was 46.2% 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 3 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). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cotswold Road (FY8 4NN), the main crime hotspot is near Mornington Road. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 19 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Mornington Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mornington Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Supermarket | — |
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