Fylde Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Fylde's October 2023 crime picture reveals a combination of violent and property offences, with the former dominating the landscape. The overall rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents places the area 11.3% below the UK average, a figure that may partly reflect the area's characteristics as a coastal district with a mix of urban and rural elements. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the most prevalent category, accounting for 35.8% of all crimes, significantly exceeding the UK average by 95%. This spike could be linked to October's seasonal context — shorter evenings and Halloween activities, which may contribute to increased public disorder. Violence and sexual offences, while forming 30.9% of total crimes, are 19% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect Fylde's relatively low levels of severe violence compared to more densely populated areas. Property crimes, though lower than violent offences, show a marked contrast: burglary rates are 41% below the UK average, while shoplifting is 31% below. This suggests that while property crime is present, it is not as dominant as in other regions. The seasonal transition into darker evenings may also influence anti-social behaviour patterns, with increased visibility of such activity during the month. These figures highlight the need for targeted strategies that address both the rise in anti-social behaviour and the relative safety in property crime areas, while leveraging the area's lower violent crime rates as a potential model for other regions.

October 2023 saw a striking 250% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 2 to 7 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, signals a notable shift in criminal activity. Other theft rose 88% (25 to 47), while drugs-related offences climbed 75% (4 to 7), indicating potential changes in local dynamics. Conversely, vehicle crime fell 45% (20 to 11), and theft from the person dropped 50% (2 to 1), suggesting a possible reduction in targeted offences. The balance of crime types reveals a 30.9% share of violent crimes, outpacing property crimes (27.8%). This dominance of violence and sexual offences, which are 19% below the UK average, contrasts with anti-social behaviour's 95% above the national rate. For residents, the sharp rise in weapons possession — now 7 incidents — may warrant heightened awareness in public spaces.

Fylde's crime rate in October 2023 rose 13.4% compared to September, moving from 6.3 to 7.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local patterns. The daily crime count of 20 incidents per day highlights the persistent nature of crime in the area, though this figure remains a local metric without a UK-wide counterpart for direct comparison. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 141 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the community. While Fylde's overall rate remains 11.3% below the UK average, the month-on-month rise underscores the need for continued vigilance. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Fylde's crime burden, while lower than the national average, is not static — it reflects the dynamic interplay of local factors such as seasonal changes and community-specific challenges.