Fylde Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 marked a notable shift in Fylde’s crime profile, with anti-social behaviour emerging as the most prevalent category, far outpacing the UK average. The area’s overall crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents placed it 7.8% below the UK’s 7.7, a difference that reflects local characteristics. Anti-social behaviour, accounting for 34.8% of all reported crimes, was 88% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, a figure that may be linked to the Easter holiday period and increased outdoor activity. Violence and sexual offences, the second most common category at 29.2%, remained 20% below the UK average, suggesting a lower incidence of severe interpersonal crime. Shoplifting, at 7.9% of total crimes, was 9% below the UK rate, potentially influenced by seasonal retail patterns or local policing strategies. The seasonal context of April—Easter, spring weather, and increased community events—may have contributed to the rise in anti-social behaviour, as public spaces become more crowded and transient populations interact more frequently. These dynamics highlight the need to consider both environmental and temporal factors when analysing crime trends in Fylde.

The most significant month-on-month increase was in vehicle crime, which rose by 66.7% from 21 to 35 incidents. This sharp jump may partly explain the broader rise in overall crime rates. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 31.1%, from 161 to 211 cases, becoming the most common crime type in the area. This spike contrasts with a 50% drop in bicycle theft, which fell from 2 to 1 incident. The category of violence and sexual offences remained 20% below the UK average, with 177 reported cases. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson decreased by 20.9%, from 43 to 34, and other theft fell by 26.3%, from 19 to 14. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal activity and local enforcement efforts. A resident would find the daily crime count of 20 incidents per day particularly relevant, as it provides a tangible measure of local exposure to crime.

Fylde’s crime rate in April 2025 rose by 4.0% compared to March 2025, moving from 6.8 to 7.1 per 1,000 residents. While this places the area slightly above its previous month’s figure, it remains 7.8% below the UK average of 7.7. Locally, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 141 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the population. Daily crime activity averaged 20 crimes per day, a statistic that highlights the consistent presence of criminal activity in the area. This rate, though modest compared to UK-wide trends, suggests that local factors—such as seasonal transitions or community-specific dynamics—may influence patterns. The population context further illustrates that even with a relatively low overall rate, the impact of crime is felt across a significant portion of the community, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or seasonal events. These figures, while not alarmingly high, underscore the need for ongoing monitoring and targeted interventions to address emerging trends.