Lytham St Anne's Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Lytham St Anne's recorded 217 crimes in January 2024, equating to 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. This figure represents a significant 31.1% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, underscoring the area's comparatively low crime profile. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (28.1% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (27.7%) and criminal damage and arson (12.9%). These statistics align with Lytham St Anne's character as a coastal resort town with a mix of residential and commercial areas, where retail footfall and seasonal dynamics influence crime patterns. January's shorter days and post-holiday lull likely contributed to the reduced frequency of outdoor crimes, though the prominence of violence and anti-social behaviour suggests persistent social challenges. The area's crime rate is 31.1% below the UK average, a consistent trend reflecting its unique demographic and geographic context. While violence and sexual offences remain 46% below the UK average, anti-social behaviour is 41% above, highlighting the need for targeted interventions in specific categories. The overall rate, combined with the area's population size, illustrates a crime profile that is generally safer than national benchmarks but not without its own distinct challenges.

January saw a 200% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 3 to 9 incidents. This surge may partly explain the shift in crime mix, with property-related offences becoming more prominent compared to the previous month. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, fell by 34.1% to 60 incidents, a stark contrast to December's 91. This decline aligns with seasonal factors, as post-holiday periods typically see reduced foot traffic in retail and leisure areas. Violence and sexual offences also dropped by 27.4%, from 84 to 61, though the category remains 46% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Possession of weapons and theft from the person both doubled, suggesting a possible realignment in criminal activity. These changes underscore the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with certain categories fluctuating sharply while others maintain a consistent position relative to national trends.

Lytham St Anne's crime rate in January 2024 fell to 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 13.9% decrease from December's 5.9 per 1,000. This brings the built-up area's monthly crime rate 31.1% below the UK average, a consistent trend for the region. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly 7 crimes reported each day in January, translating to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 198 residents. This figure contextualises the rate within the local population, showing that while crime remains present, its frequency is relatively low compared to national benchmarks. The population size of 42,874 further scales this perspective, highlighting that even with 217 total crimes, the impact per individual is diluted across the community. Such statistics offer residents a tangible sense of how crime affects daily life, with the area maintaining a safer profile than the UK average despite fluctuations in specific categories.