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

In January 2026, Lytham St Anne's recorded 232 crimes, translating to a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents—20.6% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This coastal town within Fylde, characterised by its mix of residential communities and tourist attractions, saw a distinct crime profile shaped by seasonal and geographic factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 36.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (29.3%) and burglary (6.5%). The lower-than-average rate may be partly explained by the area’s compact built-up nature, which can limit opportunities for property crimes and foster a more visible community environment. The seasonal context of January—marked by reduced tourism, shorter daylight hours, and post-holiday dynamics—likely contributed to the overall crime pattern, with certain categories, such as vehicle crime, declining in line with lower foot traffic. However, the surge in drug-related offences and burglary highlights the need for targeted interventions, particularly in areas where transient populations or post-holiday economic pressures may create vulnerabilities. The breakdown of crimes also reveals a stark contrast between local and national averages, with anti-social behaviour and burglary rates significantly above the UK norm, while shoplifting and public order offences fall well below. These disparities underscore the importance of understanding local-specific factors, such as the town’s proximity to major transport links and its role as a tourist destination, which may influence the types and frequencies of crimes reported.

January 2026 saw a 75% increase in drug-related offences, rising from 4 to 7 incidents—a shift that may reflect post-holiday dynamics or changes in local enforcement priorities. Burglary rates surged by 66.7%, climbing from 9 to 15 cases, a rise that contrasts with the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, with 68 incidents recorded—72% above the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000, a figure that may be linked to the area’s mix of residential and tourist spaces. Vehicle crime fell by 68.8%, dropping from 16 to 5 incidents—a decline likely tied to reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours typical of winter. Theft from the person fell by 50%, from 2 to 1 incident, a drop consistent with lower foot traffic in January. For residents, the 1-in-185 monthly exposure figure offers a tangible benchmark for understanding the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives.

Lytham St Anne's crime rate in January 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents) represents a 7.5% decline from December's 5.9 per 1,000, a shift consistent with seasonal patterns observed in coastal communities during winter. This reduction, though modest, aligns with typical trends where shorter daylight hours and reduced tourist activity curtail opportunities for certain crimes. The daily crime count of 7 incidents per day translates to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 185 residents—a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents against the area’s population of 42,874. When compared to the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, Lytham St Anne's lower rate may reflect the built-up nature of the area, which can limit opportunities for property crimes and create a more compact environment where community policing efforts are more effective. The town’s geographic positioning as a coastal resort, with a mix of residential and tourist spaces, likely contributes to the balance between violent and property crimes, as does its relatively small population size compared to larger urban centres.