Fylde Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Fylde's December 2023 crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents marked a continued trend of safety relative to the UK average, which stood at 7.2 per 1,000. This 20.8% deficit reflects a combination of effective local policing and seasonal factors that may have influenced crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 37.8% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 31.3%. These figures align with the area's character as a mixed-use coastal district, where high streets and residential areas intersect. The seasonal context of December—characterised by long evenings, holiday shopping, and empty homes during the festive period—likely contributed to fluctuations in certain crime types. Property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime remained significantly below UK averages, consistent with Fylde's relatively low levels of retail theft and car-related crime compared to urban centres. However, anti-social behaviour rates were strikingly higher than the UK average, suggesting that local community dynamics or environmental factors may play a role in this category. The overall stability in crime trends, despite the seasonal pressures of the month, indicates a resilient local response to managing public safety.

December 2023 saw a marked decline in several crime categories, with burglary falling by 58.3% compared to November, a reduction that may be attributed to increased home security measures during the festive season. Shoplifting also experienced a significant drop of 44.7%, potentially linked to reduced foot traffic in retail areas due to holiday closures or more stringent store monitoring. Conversely, robbery incidents surged by 200%, rising from one to three cases, a sharp increase that warrants attention given the typically low baseline for this crime type in Fylde. Similarly, drug-related offences rose by 125%, moving from four to nine incidents, a shift that may reflect changing patterns of illicit activity during the winter months. Anti-social behaviour, while not directly influenced by seasonal factors, remained 94% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in managing community disturbances. For residents, the daily crime rate of 16 incidents per day offers a concrete benchmark for understanding local safety, though this figure remains lower than the UK average when scaled to Fylde's population.

Fylde's crime rate in December 2023 remained stable at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, a 0.4% change from November's figure, indicating a consistent level of criminal activity over the two-month period. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 16 reported crimes per day, a figure that, while providing a snapshot of local safety, must be contextualised within Fylde's population of 85,447 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 175 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Fylde significantly below the UK average when considering the overall crime rate. This lower incidence of crime is particularly notable in property-related offences, where categories such as vehicle crime and shoplifting were 78% and 39% below national averages, respectively. However, the disparity in anti-social behaviour rates—94% above the UK average—suggests that localised challenges in community engagement or environmental factors may require targeted interventions. When viewed through the lens of population density, Fylde's crime profile appears to be shaped more by its coastal and semi-rural characteristics than by the high-density urban environments that often see higher rates of certain crimes.