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

In July 2024, Lytham St Anne’s crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents marked a 19% deficit compared to the UK average, reflecting the area’s generally lower crime profile. Anti-social behaviour dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 34.4% of all reported crimes—a stark contrast to the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, with Lytham St Anne’s rate 59% higher. This anomaly may be attributed to the area’s coastal identity and summer-specific dynamics, such as festivals and increased foot traffic from tourists. Violence and sexual offences followed, making up 26.5% of crimes, though this category was 37% below the UK average. The seasonal context of July—peak tourism, open schools, and outdoor events—likely amplifies anti-social behaviour, as transient populations and crowded spaces create opportunities for disorder. However, property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime remained well below UK averages, suggesting that the area’s retail and commuter infrastructure may not be major contributors to such offences. The balance of crime types indicates a community where interpersonal disputes and public disorder dominate, rather than property-related incidents. This pattern aligns with Lytham St Anne’s character as a coastal resort, where summer tourism brings both economic vitality and challenges in managing public spaces.

July 2024 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with drugs-related offences doubling from 4 to 8 and robbery incidents rising from 0 to 1. These increases, though small in absolute terms, highlight potential vulnerabilities in community safety during peak tourism periods. Conversely, burglary and criminal damage both declined—burglary fell by 35.7% to 9 incidents, and criminal damage dropped 12.5% to 14. This reduction may reflect heightened policing during summer or the temporary absence of certain risk factors, such as school holidays. Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 34.4% of all crimes, a rate 59% above the UK average. This discrepancy suggests that Lytham St Anne’s unique character—perhaps its coastal location and summer festivals—may contribute to higher reports of anti-social behaviour compared to other areas. For residents, the 19% below UK average overall crime rate offers reassurance, even as targeted categories like drugs-related offences require attention.

Lytham St Anne's crime rate in July 2024 rose slightly to 6.8 per 1,000 residents, a 4.0% increase from June’s 6.5. This translates to roughly 9 crimes reported each day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s seasonal dynamics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 147 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the manageable scale of crime in this built-up area. When contextualised against the population of 42,874, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly. The slight upward trend contrasts with the area’s overall position below the UK average, indicating that local factors—such as tourism peaks or seasonal events—may temporarily influence crime patterns. However, the absence of significant spikes in property or violent crime suggests that the area’s infrastructure and policing efforts remain effective in mitigating more severe incidents.