Fulwood Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Fulwood's crime rate in April 2024 remained 6.5% below the UK average at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure that positions the area as relatively safer than the national benchmark. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (33.6%) and anti-social behaviour (33.6%), both of which illustrate the dual challenges of personal safety and community cohesion in built-up areas. Violence and sexual offences in Fulwood were 6% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), a statistic that may reflect local policing efforts or demographic factors such as the area's mix of residential and commercial zones. Anti-social behaviour, however, stood out as 97% above the UK average (1.2 per 1,000), a discrepancy that could be linked to Fulwood's role as a hub for daily activity, where public spaces may see higher concentrations of transient populations. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and the transition to spring—likely influenced crime patterns, with increased outdoor activity contributing to higher incidents of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Meanwhile, property crimes like shoplifting were 85% below the UK average (0.7 per 1,000), a trend that may align with Fulwood's retail profile or effective local initiatives targeting theft. These figures, when viewed through the lens of Fulwood's built-up character within Preston, suggest a combination of urban dynamics and crime prevention measures that warrant further analysis.

April 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime types across Fulwood. Robbery incidents surged by 100%, rising from zero to one reported case—a stark increase that may reflect heightened vulnerability in specific locations or times. Concurrently, other crime increased by 100%, suggesting potential gaps in local policing or reporting patterns. However, decreases in bicycle theft (-80%) and possession of weapons (-66.7%) indicate areas where interventions may have had an impact. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33.6% of all crimes, remains 97% above the UK average (1.2 per 1,000), a disparity that highlights local challenges in managing public disorder. In contrast, shoplifting in Fulwood was 85% below the UK average (0.7 per 1,000), a figure that may reflect the area's retail profile or effective local deterrents. These trends underscore the need for targeted strategies to address rising categories like robbery, while leveraging successes in reducing property crimes.

Fulwood's crime rate in April 2024 rose 14.2% compared to March, climbing from 6.3 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents. While this increase aligns with seasonal patterns typical of spring months—when outdoor activity intensifies—local figures reveal a nuanced picture. On average, 8 crimes were reported daily in Fulwood, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the built-up area's population of 32,471. Over the course of the month, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 138 residents, a metric that highlights the relative scale of crime in relation to the area's density. The rise in public order offences (+80%) and the sharp increase in robbery (+100%) contrast with declines in vehicle crime (-11.1%) and bicycle theft (-80%). These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, though the absence of additional data prevents definitive conclusions about their causes. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while crime rates have increased, the absolute number of incidents remains proportionate to Fulwood's size as a built-up area within Preston.