Total Crime Rate
26.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Upper Westby Street area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Ansdell & Fairhaven , and the 52nd 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 Upper Westby Street (FY8 5NQ) in the last 12 months was 26.4 per 1,000 residents and was 41.5% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Upper Westby Street (FY8 5NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Green Street. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 16 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 | Burglary | South Park | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Queen Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hastings Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Station Square | Under investigation |
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