Fylde Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Fylde's crime profile in January 2024 reveals a mix of stability and emerging concerns. The area's overall crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents—31.1% below the UK average—suggests a generally safer environment compared to the national picture. However, the data highlights specific areas of concern, particularly the sharp rise in possession of weapons and the 90% increase in burglary cases. These trends may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday period, which often sees shifts in criminal activity as retail footfall declines and shorter daylight hours reduce opportunities for outdoor crimes. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.6% of all incidents, though this rate remained 35% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, while decreasing by 29.4% compared to December, still exceeded the UK average by 31%, indicating a need for targeted community interventions. The breakdown also shows that property crimes, including shoplifting and vehicle crime, were significantly below national levels, likely reflecting Fylde's lower population density and reduced commercial activity compared to major urban centres. This combination of factors illustrates an area with generally low crime rates but specific vulnerabilities that require attention. The seasonal context of January—marked by reduced retail activity and colder weather—may have contributed to the observed patterns, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.

January 2024 saw a 100% rise in possession of weapons, with five incidents reported—up from zero the previous month. This spike, though small in absolute terms, indicates a potential shift in criminal activity patterns that residents should monitor. Burglary cases increased by 90% compared to December, rising from 10 to 19 incidents. This surge may be linked to seasonal factors, such as post-holiday property vulnerability or changes in local routines. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 29.4%, a decrease that aligns with reduced foot traffic in retail areas during the post-Christmas period. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 32.6% of all crimes, but this rate was 35% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour in Fylde was 31% higher than the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect local characteristics such as the area's social dynamics or community engagement strategies. For residents, the 1-in-196 monthly exposure rate provides a concrete benchmark for understanding the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives.

Fylde's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 10.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.7 per 1,000. This decline suggests a short-term moderation in criminal activity, though the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 14 reported crimes per day, a figure that, while consistent with seasonal patterns, highlights the persistent presence of crime in local life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 196 residents, a ratio that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. With a population of 85,447, the monthly exposure rate underscores that while Fylde is generally safer than the UK average, residents remain vigilant about specific risks. The drop in anti-social behaviour by 29.4% compared to December may reflect the end of festive periods, but the sharp rise in weapon possession cases warrants attention. These figures, when viewed through the lens of Fylde's demographic and geographic profile, reveal a combination of local conditions and national trends.