Lytham St Anne's Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Lytham St Anne's recorded a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents in February 2026, placing it 14.1% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This performance, while modest, aligns with the area’s historical trend of maintaining lower-than-national crime levels. The most prominent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.2% of all incidents (93 cases).2 per 1,000 was 5% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 19.8% (47 cases), with a rate of 1.1 per 1,000, 21% above the UK average, highlighting local challenges in managing public conduct. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributed to the subdued overall crime rate, though the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson remains an outlier. This spike, from 9 to 21 incidents, may be linked to colder weather conditions or increased vandalism in public spaces, though no definitive causal link can be established without further analysis. The area’s coastal location, combined with its status as a built-up area within Fylde, suggests that factors such as tourism, retail activity, and seasonal transitions play a role in shaping crime patterns. While violent crime dominates, the relatively low rates of shoplifting (31% below UK average) and vehicle crime (71% below) indicate that the area’s retail and transport infrastructure may be well-managed, contributing to its overall safety profile.

February 2026 saw a dramatic 133.3% rise in criminal damage and arson, with incidents jumping from 9 to 21. This spike, coupled with an 114.3% increase in public order offences (from 7 to 15), marked an unusual shift in the area’s crime profile. While violent crimes remained the most common category (39.2% of all incidents), their rate of 2.2 per 1,000 was 5% below the UK average, a consistent trend. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 30.9% (from 68 to 47), and drug-related crimes fell sharply by 71.4% (from 7 to 2), suggesting possible seasonal or localised factors at play. The unexpected surge in property damage may reflect colder weather conditions or increased anti-social activity in public spaces, though further data would be needed to confirm. Residents may find the 31% UK-wide deficit in shoplifting rates (0.4 vs 0.6 per 1,000) noteworthy, indicating lower retail crime compared to national trends.

Lytham St Anne's crime rate in February 2026 rose slightly to 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 2.2% increase from the previous month’s 5.4 rate. This places the area 14.1% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting lower-than-national crime levels. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 8 crimes per day in February, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 181 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. With a population of 42,874, the area’s crime statistics suggest a stable environment, though the modest upward trend from January may warrant monitoring. The local context—such as the town’s coastal location and seasonal lull in outdoor activity—may influence patterns, but the overall rate remains well below national benchmarks.