Fylde Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Fylde's December 2025 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents—21.4% below the UK average—illustrates a sustained period of relative safety compared to national benchmarks. This figure, the lowest recorded for the district in recent years, reflects a combination of seasonal factors and local initiatives. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences (36.6% of total incidents), with a rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents, 22% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, Fylde's performance in this area is better than the national context. Anti-social behaviour (123 incidents) accounted for 26.2% of all crimes, a category that is 51% above the UK average, indicating a unique challenge in this district. The seasonal context of December—characterised by dark evenings, Christmas shopping, and empty homes during holidays—likely contributes to fluctuations in crime patterns. For example, the 65% reduction in shoplifting (from 0.6 to 0.2 per 1,000) may be linked to increased retail security measures or altered consumer behaviour during the festive season. Meanwhile, the 22% below UK average for violence and sexual offences could reflect effective community policing or targeted interventions in high-risk areas. The overall balance between property and violent crime also shifts seasonally, with property crimes (25.3% of total incidents) remaining lower than the UK average for categories like vehicle crime (19% below) and criminal damage (23% below). This suggests that while Fylde's crime profile is not without challenges, its strategic approach to addressing specific categories has yielded measurable results.

December 2025 saw a 53.3% decrease in drug-related crimes, falling from 15 to 7 incidents—a shift consistent with seasonal trends and potential enforcement actions. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 15.2%, reflecting a 145-to-123 reduction, though this category remains 51% above the UK average. Conversely, possession of weapons surged by 200%, rising from 1 to 3 cases—a sharp increase that may signal emerging patterns requiring further monitoring. Burglary rates doubled, climbing from 7 to 14 incidents, a trend that contrasts with the UK-wide 29% below average for this category. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.6% of all crimes, with their rate (2.0 per 1,000) 22% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions in this area. Residents may find the 65% reduction in shoplifting (from 0.6 to 0.2 per 1,000) particularly reassuring, though this remains an isolated category with minimal impact on overall safety perceptions.

Fylde's December 2025 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 6.6% decrease from November's 5.9 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This brings the area 21.4% below the UK average, a gap that has widened slightly over recent months. Daily crime activity averaged 15 incidents per day, a figure that aligns with seasonal patterns but remains lower than the UK's typical December volumes. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 182 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average for similar-sized areas. This suggests Fylde's residents face a reduced likelihood of encountering crime compared to the national context, though localised factors such as community policing efforts or seasonal activity may contribute. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while Fylde's crime rate is broadly stable, its performance against the UK benchmark underscores the effectiveness of local strategies in mitigating criminal activity during peak holiday periods.