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

Lytham St Anne's, a coastal built-up area within Fylde, reported a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents in June 2024—20.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This marks a continuation of the area’s consistently lower-than-average crime profile, reflecting the characteristics of a largely residential and tourist-oriented coastal community. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (31.4% of total), followed by violence and sexual offences (30.4%), and shoplifting (8.9%). These patterns align with the area’s mix of local residential areas and seasonal tourism, which may contribute to higher reports of anti-social behaviour and shoplifting during peak summer months. The crime rate for violent offences (2.0 per 1,000) was 28% below the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of violent crime compared to other parts of the country. Meanwhile, property crimes—particularly shoplifting—showed a marked seasonal shift, likely influenced by the start of the summer tourist season and increased foot traffic in retail areas. The overall rate remains stable compared to previous months, though the seasonal context of June—longer days and the beginning of coastal tourism—may have temporarily affected certain crime categories. This data highlights the interplay between local geography, tourism, and crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour and shoplifting emerging as key concerns for residents and visitors alike.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 212.5% increase in shoplifting, rising from 8 to 25 incidents. This surge, which far outpaced changes in other categories, aligns with the start of the summer tourist season and the influx of visitors to Lytham St Anne's coastal retail areas. The spike in shoplifting may also reflect the area’s proximity to major tourist attractions and the increased presence of short-term visitors during peak season. In contrast, criminal damage and arson fell by 46.7% compared to May, likely due to improved community policing efforts or seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during the early summer. Other notable changes included a 66.7% drop in 'other crime' (from 6 to 2) and a 44.4% decrease in bicycle theft, linked to warmer weather reducing the appeal of cycling in the area. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime category, with a rate of 2.1 per 1,000—50% above the UK average—highlighting ongoing challenges in managing public order in residential and commercial zones. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained 28% below the UK average, suggesting that Lytham St Anne's maintains a relatively safer environment for violent crime compared to other parts of the country. These shifts underscore the complex relationship between seasonal trends and local crime dynamics, with shoplifting emerging as a focal point for community and policing attention.

Lytham St Anne's crime rate fell to 6.5 per 1,000 in June 2024, a 16.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.9 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, reflects a broader trend of stabilisation in the area’s crime profile. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 9 crimes per day in June, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 280 crimes in a way that residents can relate to. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 153 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable urban areas. When compared to the UK average, this places Lytham St Anne's in a safer position, particularly given its coastal location. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that the area’s crime rate remains well below the national average, despite the seasonal influx of tourists. For residents, this means that while certain categories like shoplifting may see spikes during peak season, the overall risk of encountering crime remains relatively low. The combination of a stable population, effective local policing, and the area’s character as a mixed-use coastal community likely contributes to this comparative safety. These figures provide a useful benchmark for understanding how Lytham St Anne's crime profile stacks up against both its immediate neighbours and the UK as a whole.