Crime Rates at Applewood Close, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 4RS

Applewood Close area has the 31st highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Ansdell & Fairhaven , and the 108th 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 Applewood Close (FY8 4RS) in the last 12 months was 45.6 per 1,000 residents and was 1.0% higher 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 5 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Applewood Close (FY8 4RS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sedwell Close, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ashwood Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.