Fulwood Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Fulwood’s crime rate in September 2023 stood at 7.1 per 1,000 residents, 11.3% below the UK average of 8.0. This figure reflects a mixed picture of rising violent offences and stable property crime, shaped by seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 36.2% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (34.1%) and public order offences (7.0%). The area’s lower-than-average crime rate may be attributed to its compact, built-up nature within Preston, where community policing and local engagement could temper broader UK trends. However, the 15% month-on-month increase from August highlights a shift in criminal activity, likely influenced by September’s back-to-school period and the return of students to the area. Violent crimes, in particular, surged by 50.9%, suggesting heightened tensions or increased visibility of such incidents during this transitional month. Meanwhile, shoplifting saw a 200% spike, linked to retail activity as schools and universities prepare for new terms. Anti-social behaviour’s 79% above-average rate underscores a persistent challenge in Fulwood, tied to its urban density and the concentration of younger populations. Public order offences, though down 19% from the UK average, remain a concern, with their doubling in September reflecting late-summer social events. These patterns illustrate how Fulwood’s crime profile, while generally safer than the UK average, is not immune to seasonal and demographic fluctuations that shape its unique context.

September 2023 saw a stark 50.9% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 55 to 83 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 200% jump in shoplifting (from 1 to 3), highlights shifting patterns in Fulwood’s crime mix. Anti-social behaviour, accounting for 34.1% of all crimes, remained 79% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 52.6%, and burglary dropped 8.3%, suggesting seasonal fluctuations in property crime. These trends align with September’s back-to-school calendar, where increased youth activity may contribute to public order issues and shoplifting. Residents may find the 1-in-142 monthly exposure figure useful for contextualising local crime risks.

Fulwood's crime rate in September 2023 rose 15.0% compared to August, climbing from 6.1 to 7.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, contrasts with the area’s 11.3% below the UK average of 8.0. Daily crime figures reveal 8 crimes reported each day in Fulwood, a rate consistent with its built-up character within Preston. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 142 residents, a monthly exposure figure that reflects the area’s population density and local activity patterns. While the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, the rise in violent offences and anti-social behaviour suggests a shift in crime dynamics that may relate to seasonal factors such as back-to-school transitions. This population-scaled perspective underscores that Fulwood’s residents face a crime environment distinct from both the UK average and its own historical trends.