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

Lytham St Anne's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 13% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance reflects the area’s character as a coastal town with a strong community presence and limited industrial activity. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime, accounting for 30.9% of all incidents, while violence and sexual offences followed closely at 29.9%. The seasonal context of March—a transitional period between winter and spring—may have influenced patterns, with extended evenings and increased foot traffic potentially contributing to higher public order offences. The area’s crime profile diverges from the UK average in several key categories: anti-social behaviour is 81% higher, while vehicle crime is 36% lower. This contrast underscores the impact of local factors, such as the town’s tourism-driven economy and community-focused policing. The relatively low rate of burglary and criminal damage compared to the UK average may also reflect the area’s compact built-up nature, where visible presence and surveillance are more effective. As spring progresses, the interplay between seasonal changes and local dynamics will likely shape future trends, though the overall rate remains firmly within the range expected for a coastal town with strong community engagement.

March 2024 saw a striking 220% increase in public order offences, rising from 5 to 16 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in theft from the person and bicycle theft, suggests shifting patterns in community interactions. Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 30.9% of all crimes, and significantly outpaced the UK average by 81%. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 36% compared to the UK rate, likely reflecting the area’s limited industrial zones and strong local policing presence. The 19.6% month-on-month increase in the overall rate contrasts with the area’s usual stability, though it remains 13% below the UK average. For residents, the doubling of bicycle thefts offers a practical insight: securing bikes in high-traffic areas like the promenade may be particularly important this spring.

Lytham St Anne's crime rate rose by 19.6% from 5.6 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents in March 2024, marking the first increase since late 2023. This shift contrasts with the area’s consistent performance below the UK average, which remained 13% lower at 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 9 crimes were reported each day in March—a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s relatively low overall rate. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 149 residents, a ratio that contextualises the scale of activity against the local population of 42,874. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which typically sees one crime per 125 residents. The rise in reported crimes aligns with the seasonal transition to spring, a period when increased foot traffic and extended evenings may contribute to heightened public order incidents. However, the overall rate remains well within the range expected for a coastal town with a strong community presence and limited industrial activity.