Fylde Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Fylde’s crime profile in September 2024, accounting for 34.4% of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, was 20% below the UK average, a contrast to the local surge in anti-social behaviour, which was 62% higher than the national rate. The area’s overall crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents placed it 19.5% below the UK average, a figure that underscores Fylde’s relatively safer standing nationally. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these patterns: the return of students to university campuses and the onset of shorter evenings could have influenced both violent crime and anti-social behaviour. The dominance of violence as the leading category might reflect Fylde’s status as a coastal district with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where interactions between different groups may contribute to tensions. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime, could be tied to the area’s nightlife or public spaces, though its sharp divergence from the UK average suggests unique local dynamics. Meanwhile, property crimes such as criminal damage and arson were 29% below the national rate, reflecting lower levels of targeted vandalism or effective community policing efforts. The seasonal context of September—marked by the start of the academic year and the transition to darker nights—may have amplified certain crime types, such as alcohol-fuelled incidents, while others, like bicycle theft, declined due to reduced daylight hours. Overall, Fylde’s crime picture illustrates a balance between local challenges and the broader UK trends, with violence and anti-social behaviour emerging as key areas for further analysis.

September 2024 saw notable shifts in Fylde’s crime profile. The category of 'other crime' surged by 260%, rising from 5 to 18 incidents—a stark increase that may reflect unclassified or emerging issues. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, with a 75% increase from 12 to 21 cases, potentially linked to seasonal changes in travel patterns. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by two-thirds, from 6 to 2, due to increased security measures or fewer opportunities during shorter evenings. Anti-social behaviour remained 62% above the UK average, a persistent concern that could be tied to the area’s demographics or local events. Meanwhile, the rate of violence and sexual offences—34.4% of all crimes—was 20% below the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of serious incidents in this category compared to the national picture.

Fylde’s crime rate in September 2024 rose by 6.4% compared to August, increasing from 5.8 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though modest, highlights shifts in local patterns. On a daily basis, 18 crimes were reported across the district, reflecting the pace of activity in a community of 85,447 people. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 162 residents, a measure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. While this rate remains 19.5% below the UK average, the increase from the previous month suggests a need to monitor emerging trends. The daily crime count, while not alarmingly high, underscores the ongoing presence of crime in everyday life. For residents, this means that while Fylde remains relatively safe compared to the UK, the pace of change in local crime dynamics warrants attention.