Lytham St Anne's Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Lytham St Anne's recorded a crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents in June 2023, placing it 4.7% below the UK average of 8.5. This figure represents a 16.2% increase from the previous month but remains in line with the area's generally low crime profile for a coastal built-up area. Anti-social behaviour (36.2% of total crimes) dominated the crime profile, significantly exceeding the UK average by 96%. This category's prevalence may be attributed to the town's character as a tourist destination with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, where transient populations and summer visitor numbers could contribute to increased disruptive incidents. Violence and sexual offences (29.0% share) were 21% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or demographic factors that mitigate serious violence. Shoplifting (7.5% share) was 11% above the UK average, likely reflecting the presence of retail hubs in the area. Seasonal factors such as the start of the summer season and increasing tourism may have influenced crime patterns, though the overall rate remains relatively stable compared to national benchmarks.

June 2023 saw a dramatic 800% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 1 to 9 incidents. This spike, while small in absolute terms, represents a stark shift in crime dynamics. The category of drugs-related offences also doubled from 2 to 4 cases, marking a 100% increase. These developments contrast with declines in robbery (-50%) and other crime (-16.7%). Anti-social behaviour remains the most prevalent category at 36.2% of total crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average by 96%. This suggests a persistent challenge in managing disruptive behaviour within the community. Meanwhile, violent crimes (29.0% share) are 21% below the UK average, indicating a relative strength in reducing serious violence compared to national trends. The surge in bicycle theft could be linked to the start of the summer season, with increased tourism and recreational activity in the coastal area.

Lytham St Anne's crime rate rose 16.2% from 6.9 to 8.1 per 1,000 residents in June 2023 compared to May. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, reflects shifts in crime patterns tied to seasonal transitions. On a daily basis, 12 crimes were reported each day in June, highlighting the ongoing presence of criminal activity within the built-up area. When scaled to the population of 42,874, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 124 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate remains below the UK average, the directional change from May to June warrants attention. The population-scaled perspective shows that crime remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks, with only anti-social behaviour and shoplifting exceeding UK averages. This suggests that while the overall rate is stable, specific categories are experiencing localized pressures that require targeted analysis.