Fulwood Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

March 2023 revealed a complex crime profile for Fulwood, with anti-social behaviour emerging as the most striking outlier. At 2.8 per 1,000 residents, this category was 169% above the UK average, a figure that immediately draws attention. This anomaly may be partly explained by the area's built-up nature and proximity to Preston's urban core, where higher population density and social mixing can amplify anti-social behaviour. The overall crime rate (7.9 per 1,000) was 3.9% above the UK average, though this gap was relatively narrow compared to the stark disparity in anti-social behaviour. The top three crime types—anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences, and criminal damage—collectively accounted for 65.3% of all reported crimes. This concentration of incidents in these categories suggests a focus on interpersonal and property-related issues, rather than the more dispersed patterns seen in other areas. Seasonal context adds nuance: as March transitions to spring, the lengthening evenings may have contributed to increased social interactions in public spaces, fueling anti-social behaviour. However, the relatively low rates of shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) and other theft (0.3 per 1,000) indicate that Fulwood's built-up environment, with its mix of residential and commercial areas, may deter certain forms of property crime. The data also highlights a 21% above UK average rate for burglary (0.4 per 1,000), which could be linked to the area's density and the challenges of securing properties in a compact urban setting. These findings suggest that local strategies targeting anti-social behaviour and burglary may be more critical than broader initiatives, though further analysis of spatial patterns would help refine this approach.

March 2023 saw anti-social behaviour as the most prevalent crime, accounting for 35.8% of total crimes. This category was 169% above the UK average (1.0 per 1,000), a stark outlier compared to other categories. Violent crimes, at 2.3 per 1,000, were 16% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively lower incidence of violence in Fulwood compared to the national picture. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other theft categories were significantly below UK averages, with shoplifting at 80% below (0.1 vs 0.5 per 1,000). These disparities reflect the area's unique characteristics, such as its built-up nature and proximity to Preston's urban core, which may drive anti-social behaviour while deterring certain property crimes. A resident would find the 8 crimes per day figure particularly useful for understanding local risk levels, though this rate remains consistent with the area's population density and historical crime trends.

Fulwood's crime rate in March 2023 (7.9 per 1,000 residents) places it 3.9% above the UK average (7.6 per 1,000). This difference, though modest, reflects a persistent local pattern. Daily crime data shows 8 crimes reported per day in March, a rate that aligns with the area's built-up nature and dense population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 126 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. When compared to the UK population-scaled perspective, Fulwood's rate suggests a slightly higher frequency of crime per capita. The built-up area's proximity to Preston's urban core may contribute to this, as higher population density often correlates with increased opportunities for crime. However, the breakdown of crime types shows significant variation, with anti-social behaviour far exceeding UK averages while other categories like shoplifting fall well below national levels. This contrast highlights the need for targeted local interventions rather than broad assumptions about crime trends.