Crime Rates at Nelson Way, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 5TF

Nelson Way area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Ansdell & Fairhaven , and the 63rd 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 Nelson Way (FY8 5TF) in the last 12 months was 29.1 per 1,000 residents and was 35.7% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 11.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Nelson Way (FY8 5TF), the main crime hotspot is near South Street. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.