Fylde Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Fylde’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 17.3% below the UK average of 8.1. This relatively low rate may be influenced by the area’s geographic diversity, which includes coastal communities and rural landscapes, potentially limiting opportunities for certain types of crime. The most prevalent offences were violence and sexual offences (35.2% of all crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (32.7%) and criminal damage and arson (8.8%). These figures suggest a persistent challenge with interpersonal conflict and property-related incidents, though the latter category’s rate (0.6 per 1,000) matched the UK average. Seasonal factors in May—such as longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—may have contributed to the rise in violence and anti-social behaviour, which could be exacerbated by the area’s mix of tourist attractions and residential zones. Conversely, the drop in shoplifting and vehicle crime could reflect heightened awareness during peak seasons or improved local policing efforts. Fylde’s rate of robbery and theft from the person surged dramatically, indicating a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. These trends highlight the importance of context-specific strategies to address both the challenges and opportunities presented by the local environment.

May 2025 saw a sharp 200% increase in robbery cases, rising from one to three incidents, and a 100% surge in theft from the person, both of which point to a troubling escalation in violent crime. This spike contrasts with a 51.4% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 35 to 17, potentially reflecting seasonal changes or improved vehicle security measures. Meanwhile, shoplifting decreased by 39.6% (from 48 to 29), and public order offences dropped by 30.8% (from 26 to 18), suggesting a reduction in disorder-related incidents. Anti-social behaviour, however, remains a persistent issue, with Fylde’s rate 55% above the UK average, indicating a need for focused community engagement. The data also reveals that Fylde’s rate of violence and sexual offences (2.3 per 1,000) is 19% below the UK average, a factor that may be influenced by the area’s lower population density and the presence of quieter residential zones. These findings underscore the complex nature of local crime patterns and the importance of targeted strategies to address specific risks.

Fylde’s crime rate in May 2025 fell by 6.1% compared to April 2025, dropping from 7.1 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced vehicle crime and shoplifting, which may reflect seasonal shifts in behaviour or improved policing efforts. On a daily basis, Fylde recorded approximately 18 crimes per day in May, a figure that, while locally relevant, does not directly compare to national averages due to the absence of a UK-wide daily crime metric. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 150 residents over the course of the month. This rate is lower than the UK average, particularly when scaled to the area’s population of 85,447. The population context highlights that Fylde’s lower crime rate may be influenced by its geographic characteristics, such as its mix of coastal and rural areas, which could contribute to fewer opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the increase in robbery and theft from the person suggests that targeted interventions may still be necessary in specific high-risk areas.