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

Lytham St Anne's, a built-up area within Fylde, recorded a crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents in September 2024, placing it 19.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance contrasts with broader national trends, particularly in violent crime, where the area's rate of 2.2 per 1,000 (34.7% of total crimes) is 16% below the UK average. However, anti-social behaviour emerged as a significant local concern, with a rate of 1.9 per 1,000 (30.6% of total crimes), 62% above the UK average. This divergence may reflect the area's urban character and the seasonal context of September, which coincides with the start of the academic year and the return of university students. The high proportion of anti-social behaviour (30.6% of all crimes) suggests a need for targeted interventions, potentially linked to youth activity or social pressures in the area. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other property crimes remained relatively low, with rates 41% and 35% below the UK average respectively, due to the area's retail mix and policing strategies. The overall crime rate, while rising slightly from 5.8 in August, remains in line with historical trends for the region, indicating a stable but not static security landscape. This data underscores the importance of contextual analysis, as Lytham St Anne's experiences crime patterns that are both aligned with and distinct from national averages.

September 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Other crime surged by 400%, jumping from 1 to 5 incidents, while robbery doubled from 0 to 1. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, indicate emerging patterns that warrant attention. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 50%, from 4 to 2, suggesting the impact of targeted initiatives or seasonal factors. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime, was 62% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 16% deficit seen in violence and sexual offences. This divergence highlights the complexity of local crime dynamics, where certain issues may be amplified by the area's characteristics. For residents, the 62% increase in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average is a key insight, pointing to potential community-specific pressures that require tailored responses.

Lytham St Anne's crime rate rose by 6.9% from 5.8 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents in September 2024, marking a slight upward trend after a period of relative stability. This increase, though modest, suggests shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 9 crimes per day over the month, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 162 residents over the course of September. This monthly exposure rate offers a tangible sense of the scale of crime relative to the population, though it remains significantly lower than the UK average. The area's population of 42,874 further contextualises these figures, highlighting that while the rate is rising, the absolute number of crimes remains manageable. This comparison underscores the importance of monitoring local trends, as even small changes in crime rates can have meaningful implications for community safety and policing priorities.