Fylde Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Fylde's crime profile in July 2024 reveals a distinct mix of crime types that reflects both local characteristics and seasonal influences. With a crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents—21.4% below the UK average—the area demonstrates a generally low level of criminal activity. The most prevalent crime category was anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33.9% of all reported incidents, significantly higher than the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. This overrepresentation may be linked to the area's coastal and tourist-oriented nature, where summer festivals, open-air events, and high foot traffic could contribute to such incidents. Violence and sexual offences followed closely, making up 29.6% of total crimes, yet this rate was 30% below the UK average. This discrepancy might be attributed to Fylde's relatively lower population density and more community-oriented policing strategies. Other theft and shoplifting also showed lower-than-average rates, consistent with a local retail environment that may have fewer high-street concentrations compared to larger urban centres. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and tourism—likely amplifies anti-social behaviour while reducing property crime due to fewer commuters and different patterns of outdoor activity. These patterns suggest a community where public order issues are more prominent than violent or property crimes, a balance that may be influenced by both geographic factors and local initiatives aimed at maintaining public safety during high-traffic periods.

July 2024 saw notable month-on-month increases in other theft (up 104.5% to 45 incidents) and robbery (up 100% to 3 incidents), though these remain relatively low in absolute terms. Anti-social behaviour continued to dominate the crime mix, accounting for 33.9% of total incidents, and was 52% above the UK average rate of 1.4 per 1,000. This discrepancy highlights a unique local challenge, potentially linked to the area's seasonal tourism patterns or community dynamics. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 25% (from 32 to 24 incidents), a decline consistent with the summer period when car usage may decrease due to warmer weather and alternative transport options. The sharp drop in possession of weapons (-75% to 1 incident) contrasts with the UK average, suggesting local enforcement efforts may have had an impact. Residents may find the 1-in-152 monthly exposure rate particularly relevant, as it provides a tangible sense of the area's crime frequency in everyday terms.

Fylde's crime rate in July 2024 remained stable compared to June, with a -1.8% decrease from 6.7 to 6.6 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall safety levels. Daily crime counts averaged 18 incidents per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's smaller population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 152 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Fylde among the safer local authority districts in the UK. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it illustrates the relatively low frequency of crime in their daily lives. When viewed through the lens of population size, Fylde's crime rate remains well below the UK average, reinforcing its status as a community with manageable safety challenges. The combination of a stable month-on-month trend and a low population-scaled crime rate indicates that the area's crime profile is largely consistent with its demographic and geographic characteristics.