Lytham St Anne's Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Lytham St Anne's recorded a crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 in June 2025, placing it 17.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime in the area, which aligns with its character as a coastal resort town with a strong community presence and relatively low population density. The top two crime categories were anti-social behaviour (30.1% of total crimes) and violence and sexual offences (29.4%), both of which saw notable shifts compared to UK averages. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.0 per 1,000, was 41% above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, a disparity likely influenced by the area's seasonal influx of tourists and the social dynamics of its high streets and public spaces. Conversely, violence and sexual offences were 30% below the UK average, a pattern consistent with the area’s focus on tourism and its generally safer environment during the summer months. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of the summer season and the beginning of the tourist influx—may have contributed to the higher incidence of anti-social behaviour, as increased foot traffic and social gatherings in public areas could create conditions conducive to such incidents. This is supported by the higher-than-average rate of anti-social behaviour compared to UK norms, which may also reflect the area’s reliance on hospitality and retail sectors that attract both residents and visitors. The lower rates of property crimes, such as shoplifting (9.4% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (4.2%), further reinforce the area’s relatively secure profile, though the 5% below UK average for shoplifting may indicate effective local policing or community engagement efforts in retail zones.

The most dramatic month-on-month swing in June 2025 was the 200% increase in 'Other crime' from 4 to 12 incidents, a jump that outpaced all other categories. This surge, while unclassified in detail, may reflect a combination of transient activities linked to the summer season or temporary spikes in unreported incidents. In contrast, violence and sexual offences saw a 20% decrease from 105 to 84, a drop that aligns with the seasonal shift toward more structured social environments during the summer months. This decline may also be attributed to the area’s proactive policing strategies in high-risk zones, such as its town centre and coastal areas, which are typically monitored more closely during peak tourist periods. The 100% increase in bicycle theft from 0 to 1 incident, though small in absolute terms, highlights a vulnerability in local infrastructure, tied to the growing number of cyclists during the summer season. Meanwhile, the 30% below UK average for violence and sexual offences underscores the area’s ongoing success in maintaining a safer environment, a trend that has been consistent with its lower-than-average rates of property crime. The 41% above UK average for anti-social behaviour, however, suggests that local authorities may need to address specific challenges in managing public spaces, particularly during the summer when visitor numbers rise. Residents may find the 28.6% decrease in criminal damage and arson (from 25 to 18) a positive indicator, though the absolute numbers remain relatively low compared to other regions.

Lytham St Anne's crime rate in June 2025 was 6.7 per 1,000, a 2.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.8 per 1,000, indicating a minor but measurable decline in overall crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 150 residents, a figure that places the area’s monthly exposure in a context that is broadly comparable to similar-sized coastal towns. Daily crime counts averaged 10 incidents per day, a rate that, while not negligible, remains below the UK average when scaled to the local population. The previous month’s rate of 6.8 per 1,000 suggests a stable trend, with the slight reduction in June likely influenced by seasonal factors such as the start of the summer season and the associated changes in resident and tourist activity. The 1-in-150 monthly exposure figure is particularly relevant for residents, as it provides a tangible sense of the likelihood of encountering crime in the area. This statistic, when viewed alongside the 17.3% gap between Lytham St Anne's rate and the UK average, reinforces the area’s generally secure environment. The lower-than-average rates for property crimes, such as vehicle crime (19% below UK average) and shoplifting (5% below UK average), further support this assessment. However, the 41% above UK average for anti-social behaviour indicates a specific challenge that may require targeted interventions, particularly during the peak summer months when public spaces are more crowded. These comparative insights highlight both the strengths and areas for improvement in the area’s crime management strategies.