Fylde Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In March 2023, Fylde recorded 450 crimes across a population of 85,447 residents, translating to a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 individuals—30.3% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure highlights Fylde’s relatively lower crime profile compared to the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 37.6% of all reported incidents (169 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (29.1%, 131 cases). These figures contrast with the UK average for violence, which stands at 2.7 per 1,000 (27% higher than Fylde’s 2.0 per 1,000). Seasonal factors may partly explain the distribution, as March marks the transition to spring, with longer evenings potentially influencing both social activity and crime patterns. The area’s lower property crime rate—just 8.7% of total incidents—suggests a community profile where interpersonal conflicts and public order issues carry greater weight than residential or commercial theft. This aligns with the characteristics of a coastal or semi-rural district, where community interactions and informal social controls might mitigate property-related offences. However, the spike in anti-social behaviour, which exceeds the UK average by 44%, raises questions about local pressures, such as increased social gatherings during the season or challenges in managing public spaces.

March 2023 saw a notable shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes accounting for over a third of all incidents, compared to property crimes at just 8.7%. This imbalance contrasts sharply with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, was 44% above the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant deviations in the data. While vehicle crime and burglary rates were both 39% below the UK average, the high proportion of violent offences may reflect local dynamics such as increased foot traffic in public areas during the spring transition. A concrete example for residents: theft from the person, though rare (0.0 per 1,000), was 100% below the UK average, suggesting that targeted prevention efforts or the area’s character may reduce such incidents. Meanwhile, public order offences—3.1% of total crimes—were 69% below the UK average, linked to Fylde’s quieter, more community-oriented environment compared to densely populated urban centres.

Fylde’s crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 in March 2023 means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 190 residents. This monthly exposure figure places Fylde firmly in the lower quartile of UK local authorities, though this does not directly compare to national aggregates. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 15 crimes reported each day—a pace that, while consistent with the season, remains well below the UK’s broader context. When scaled to the population, the 450 total crimes represent a density of 5.3 incidents per 1,000 people, which is 30.3% below the UK average. This gap is particularly stark in categories like vehicle crime (79% below UK average) and burglary (39% below), suggesting that Fylde’s geographic or socioeconomic profile may reduce opportunities for such offences. However, the 44% increase in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average indicates that certain local factors—such as community tensions or environmental conditions—may amplify these types of incidents. For residents, this means that while the overall risk of crime is lower than the national average, specific areas or activities may carry higher risks that warrant targeted awareness.