Fulwood Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Fulwood during November 2023 reveals a combination of violent and property crimes, shaped by both local characteristics and seasonal dynamics. With a crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents, Fulwood remains 20% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a consistent trend that suggests the area's unique socio-economic and geographic factors may contribute to lower crime levels. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.6% of all reported crimes—significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, which indicates a relatively higher proportion of violent incidents in Fulwood compared to the national picture. This may be influenced by local demographics or the area's role as a built-up part of Preston, where higher population density and proximity to urban centres could drive certain types of violent crime. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, contributed 25.8% of all crimes, a rate 43% above the UK average, which suggests that community-level issues such as alcohol-related incidents or public disorder may be more pronounced in Fulwood. Seasonal factors also appear to shape the crime mix: the dark evenings of November may have contributed to increased anti-social behaviour, while the timing of Bonfire Night could have influenced patterns of public order offences. Conversely, property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary saw significant declines, with shoplifting falling by 72.7% and burglary by 50% compared to the previous month. This could be linked to the end of the holiday shopping season or increased police presence during peak times. The contrast between violent crime and property crime trends highlights the need for targeted approaches to addressing local issues, such as community engagement initiatives for anti-social behaviour while maintaining efforts to prevent violent incidents. The overall crime rate, though lower than the UK average, underscores the importance of continued monitoring to ensure that local conditions remain stable.

November 2023 saw a 200% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from one to three incidents, a shift that contrasts sharply with the 72.7% decrease in shoplifting, which fell from 11 to three. This divergence highlights a notable shift in the crime mix, with property crimes (such as shoplifting) declining while drug-related offences rose. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, contributing 25.8% of all crimes, a rate 43% above the UK average for this category. Conversely, burglary rates dropped by 50%, aligning with a broader trend of lower property crime in Fulwood compared to national averages. These changes may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the dark evenings of November, which could impact both anti-social behaviour and opportunities for shoplifting. For residents, the significant drop in burglary is a tangible indicator of improved safety in areas where property crimes are typically concentrated, such as residential zones with higher foot traffic.

Fulwood's November 2023 crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 12.3% decrease from the previous month's 6.8 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of declining crime. This reduction is particularly notable when considering the local context: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 167 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of crime in relation to the area's population of 32,471. Daily crime statistics show an average of six crimes reported each day in Fulwood, a figure that, while consistent with historical patterns, is tempered by the month-on-month decline. When compared to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, Fulwood's rate remains 20% lower, a difference that underscores the area's relative safety despite the presence of certain crime types that are represented in the local mix. The monthly exposure metric provides a useful lens for residents: it means that, on average, each resident has a 1-in-167 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime in a given month, a statistic that may help contextualise personal risk in relation to broader trends.