Fylde Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Fylde’s crime rate in August 2025 stood at 8.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 3.7% above the UK average of 8.1. This figure, while modest, reflects a mix of local dynamics and seasonal influences. The top three crime types — anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences, and criminal damage — accounted for 73.4% of all incidents, underscoring the area’s challenges with public order and property crime. Anti-social behaviour, the most common category, was 119% above the UK average, a disparity likely driven by Fylde’s coastal resort character and the transient nature of summer tourism. Violence and sexual offences, though still a major concern, were 13% below the UK average, a contrast that may stem from local policing strategies or community initiatives. The seasonal context of August — a peak holiday month — aligns with the data, as increased foot traffic in tourist areas may contribute to anti-social behaviour, while empty homes during the summer could heighten burglary risks, though this is not reflected in the figures. The balance between property and violent crime remains skewed, with property-related offences (vehicle crime, burglary, theft) making up 26.6% of all reports, a proportion consistent with Fylde’s mix of urban and rural areas. The data also highlights the role of tourism in shaping crime patterns, with vehicle crime surging in August. These trends suggest that while Fylde’s crime profile is influenced by national patterns, local factors such as geography, demographics, and seasonal activity play a significant role in shaping the numbers.

Vehicle crime in Fylde surged by 254.5% in August, jumping from 11 to 39 incidents — the most dramatic month-on-month increase. This spike, though unexplained by the data, may reflect increased tourism or seasonal traffic patterns. Meanwhile, bicycle theft fell 60% to just two reported cases, a drop that could signal improved security measures or fewer tourists during the summer. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime, accounting for 38.8% of all incidents, and was 119% above the UK average. This disparity suggests local factors, such as high foot traffic in coastal areas or summer social events, contribute to the trend. Violent crimes, however, were 13% below the UK average, indicating a relatively safer environment for this category. Residents may find the sharp decline in bicycle theft particularly noteworthy, as it suggests targeted efforts — or a temporary shift in criminal activity — could be at play.

Fylde’s crime rate in August 2025 rose 3.1% compared to July, reaching 8.4 per 1,000 residents — a local figure 3.7% above the UK average. This shift, though modest, reflects broader seasonal patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 120 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure without implying daily risk. Daily crime counts averaged 23 per day, consistent with Fylde’s mix of coastal tourism hubs and rural communities. The increase aligns with August’s role as a peak holiday month, when empty homes and transient populations may heighten burglary risks, though this is not reflected in the data. The population-scaled perspective shows that while Fylde’s rate remains close to the UK average, local factors such as tourism and seasonal migration likely influence the numbers. Comparing August’s 8.4 rate to July’s 8.1 highlights a gradual upward trend, but not one that diverges sharply from national patterns.