Fulwood Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Fulwood's overall crime rate in April 2023 stood at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 12.0% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This improvement aligns with broader trends observed in similar urban centres during spring, when increased daylight hours and seasonal transitions often correlate with reduced criminal activity. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.3% of all reported incidents (82 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (24.3%, 52 cases) and other theft (7.9%, 17 cases). Violence and sexual offences in Fulwood were 4% below the UK average, suggesting a potential effectiveness of local initiatives or seasonal factors in mitigating such crimes. The spring season, with its associated Easter holidays and milder weather, likely contributed to the observed patterns, as outdoor spaces and community events may have encouraged greater public engagement and informal surveillance, indirectly deterring certain types of crime. However, anti-social behaviour remained a concern, with Fulwood's rate 36% above the UK average, highlighting the need for targeted interventions in areas where such activity is concentrated. This contrast between decreasing violent crime and persistent anti-social behaviour underscores the combination of factors influencing crime dynamics in urban environments. The data also reveals a significant disparity in crime distribution, with property crimes (58 cases) comprising only 27% of the total, compared to 62% for violent crimes, indicating a shift in the crime profile towards more personal and interpersonal offences during this period.

April 2023 saw notable reductions in several crime categories, with anti-social behaviour declining by 43.5% compared to March (from 92 to 52 cases). This decrease, alongside a 42.9% reduction in burglary (from 14 to 8 cases), suggests potential success in community-focused policing strategies or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for property crime. Conversely, possession of weapons and bicycle theft both surged by 200% (from 1 to 3 cases each), indicating a sharp but small-scale uptick in specific types of criminal activity. These increases, while statistically significant, remain relatively minor in absolute terms, with possession of weapons and bicycle theft each contributing less than 1.4% to the overall crime rate. The category of anti-social behaviour, which constitutes 24.3% of all reported crimes, remains 36% above the UK average (1.2 per 1,000), highlighting a persistent challenge in Fulwood compared to national benchmarks. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences—accounting for 38.3% of all crimes—were 4% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), suggesting that local measures may be effectively addressing this category. Residents might find the 12.0% reduction in overall crime rate particularly relevant, as it places Fulwood among the safer urban areas in the UK, with its crime rate significantly below the national average. This contrast between decreasing violent crime and elevated anti-social behaviour illustrates the nuanced nature of crime trends, requiring tailored approaches to address specific local issues.

Fulwood's crime rate in April 2023 (6.6 per 1,000) represented a 16.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.9 per 1,000, reflecting a clear downward trend. This reduction, when contextualised against the UK average, places Fulwood 12.0% below the national figure, underscoring its relatively safer status compared to other areas. On a daily basis, the local crime rate translated to approximately 7 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while not insignificant, appears manageable within the community's infrastructure. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 152 residents, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of risk for individuals living in the area. This monthly aggregate, while lower than the UK average, necessitates continued vigilance, particularly given the persistent above-average rates in anti-social behaviour. The population context further reveals that Fulwood's crime profile is shaped by its unique characteristics as a built-up area within Preston, where urban density and community dynamics may influence crime patterns differently than in more rural or suburban settings. While the overall rate has improved, the 36% disparity in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average indicates that specific challenges remain, requiring targeted strategies to address these disparities effectively.