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Crime in Elswick

Elswick had 8 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 19.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 14 Fylde areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 62% below the middle Fylde area. Crime was down 33% on the three months before.

PR4, Fylde · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Elswick

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19.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 14Fylde rank1st is the highest rate
-33%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common7 in 3 months

Month by month

3 Mar 2 Apr 7 May 3 Jun 4 Jul 1 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Elswick. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence788%
public order113%

Elswick against Fylde

TypeElswick per 1,000Middle Fylde areaChange
Violence17.224.9–
Burglary01.1–
Vehicle crime01.7–
Anti-social behaviour012.6–
Theft and robbery04.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Great Eccleston33.2▼ 9%
Little Eccleston26.9▼ 15%
Elswick19.7▼ 33%
See every Fylde area ranked on the crime in Fylde page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Elswick a safe area?

Elswick had about 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 14 Fylde areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Elswick?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (7), followed by public order (1).