Fylde Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Fylde's June 2023 crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents places it 17.6% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, a position that highlights the area's relative safety compared to national trends. This lower rate is consistent with Fylde's character as a largely coastal and rural district, where crime patterns often differ from densely populated urban centres. The most common crime type was anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34.9% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (30.3%) and criminal damage and arson (6.7%). These figures reflect the social dynamics of a region that balances tourism with residential communities, where anti-social behaviour may be influenced by seasonal visitor activity. The UK comparison further illustrates Fylde's performance in specific categories: while anti-social behaviour is 62% above the national average, violent crime is 28% below, and property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary are significantly under the UK rate. This divergence suggests that local factors—such as the area's coastal geography, which may deter certain crimes like theft from the person, or its community-focused policing—play a role in shaping its crime profile. The start of summer in June, with longer days and the onset of tourism, likely contributes to fluctuations in crime types, such as the notable increase in bicycle theft and shoplifting, while other categories, like vehicle crime, show declines. These trends underscore the complex relationship between geography, seasonality, and crime in Fylde, requiring ongoing analysis to address emerging challenges while maintaining the area's comparatively low overall crime rate.

June 2023 saw a dramatic 900% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 1 to 10 incidents—a stark shift that may reflect heightened summer cycling activity or targeted theft in tourist areas. Concurrently, shoplifting increased by 34.6%, potentially linked to seasonal retail patterns or changes in store security measures. Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent crime type, accounting for 34.9% of all reported incidents, and was 62% above the UK average for this category. This disparity suggests local factors—such as the area's coastal character and summer tourism—may amplify such incidents. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 39.5%, and robbery dropped by two-thirds, indicating improved security measures or altered crime dynamics during the summer months. These fluctuations underscore the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, such as public spaces and retail zones, where anti-social behaviour and shoplifting are concentrated.

Fylde's crime rate in June 2023 rose slightly to 7.0 per 1,000 residents from 6.8 per 1,000 in May, marking a 3.0% increase. This shift, though modest, reflects the dynamic nature of local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 20 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 144 residents, illustrating the monthly exposure to crime in this population of 85,447. When compared to the UK average, Fylde's overall rate remains lower, but the month-on-month rise suggests that local factors—such as the start of summer and increased tourism—may be influencing crime dynamics. This rate, while still below national levels, warrants attention to emerging trends in specific categories, such as anti-social behaviour and bicycle theft, which show divergent patterns compared to the UK average.