The UK’s anti-social behaviour hotspots revealed as Halloween looms
As Halloween looms, the latest research by over-50s property specialist, Regency Living, has revealed the nation’s most anti-social postcodes, based on the proportion of crime related to anti-social behaviour (ASB), with Ealing, Fylde, Westminster, West Lancashire and Chorley topping the table.
Halloween may be a time for good-natured spooky fun, but for some, the fright night is all too real. While pumpkins glow and fireworks fly, homeowners, particularly those who are older or more vulnerable, are bracing for the darker side of the season: a spike in anti-social behaviour that turns quiet streets into zones of disruption and fear.
Regency Living analysed historic UK crime stats looking at ASB-related crime as a proportion of all crimes reported.
The analysis shows that, last year, anti-social crime was most prevalent during the summer months, accounting for as much as 18% of all crimes reported. Whilst this figure then fell to as low as 13% during the darker, colder winter months, there was a clear spike in October, when ASB accounted for 16% of all crimes.
Further analysis by Regency living has also revealed which postcodes have, so far this year, ranked as the nation’s ASB hotspots and where could see the highest level of disruption this Halloween.
The figures show that the worst area in the country for anti-social behaviour is the W13 postcode in Ealing, West London. In this postcode, 37.4% of all crimes reported in 2025 have been categorised as anti-social behaviour.
Close behind is the PR4 postcode in Fylde, Lancashire, where 36.3% of all reported crimes fall under anti-social behaviour. The SW1V postcode in Westminster is next, with 35.6%, followed by L39 in Ormskirk and PR7 in Chorley, both in Lancashire, each recording 35.6% and 34% respectively.
Lancashire features heavily in the rankings, with South Ribble’s PR5 recording 33.8%, Pendle’s BB8 at 33%, and Fylde’s FY8 also at 33%. These figures suggest that concerns about anti-social behaviour are not limited to cities and urban areas, but are increasingly affecting rural and suburban communities as well.
As anti-social behaviour continues to rise, particularly in postcodes once considered quiet and low-crime, many over-50s are rethinking their retirement plans. Regency Living is seeing an increasing trend whereby silver downsizers are opting for the safety and security of residential park home sites, sites that offer a secure community setting and vital peace of mind.
Tim Simmons, Sales Director at Regency Living, commented:
“Halloween is a lot of fun for lots of people, but for older homeowners or people who live on their own, it can also be incredibly intimidating, especially when some revellers decide to take things too far with public disruption, damage, and intimidation.
This is one reason why over-50s are increasingly choosing to live in park home communities when they retire. These developments offer a gated, secure and welcoming environment, where neighbours are all of a similar age and outlook.
Park homes also benefit from a strong sense of community, with residents looking out for one another. As a result, anti-social behaviour is virtually unheard of regardless of whether it’s Halloween season, and homeowners enjoy the confidence that comes with living in a safe and like-minded neighbourhood. Because there are few things more distressing than feeling unsafe in your own home.”
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