Total Crime Rate
10.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shrewsbury Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Kirkham , and the 15th 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 Shrewsbury Close (PR4 2YX) in the last 12 months was 10.6 per 1,000 residents and was 88.6% lower than the Kirkham average (93.1 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 crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shrewsbury Close (PR4 2YX), the main crime hotspot is near Carrwood Drive. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kirkham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Roman Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vale Royal | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Friary Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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