Fulwood Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

December 2024 crime data for Fulwood reveals a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics. The area's overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents places it 14.1% below the UK average, highlighting effective local crime prevention strategies. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 42.2% of all incidents, with a rate of 2.6 per 1,000—just 2% above the UK average. This suggests that while Fulwood faces challenges in managing interpersonal violence, it remains below the national benchmark. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 24.1% of total crimes at 1.5 per 1,000, a rate 60% higher than the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect Fulwood's built-up character within Preston, where concentrated populations and commercial activity create environments conducive to anti-social conduct. Seasonal factors also played a role: the Christmas shopping peak likely drove shoplifting incidents, while dark winter evenings may have contributed to higher rates of violence. Conversely, the significant drop in public order offences—down 72.2% from November—may indicate successful policing during the festive season. These patterns underscore the importance of contextualising crime data within both local geography and temporal trends, ensuring that interventions are tailored to the specific needs of Fulwood's urban fabric.

December marked a sharp increase in drug-related offences, doubling from 2 to 4 incidents—a 100% month-on-month rise. This surge coincides with the festive season, when increased social mixing and alcohol consumption may contribute to higher drug use. Shoplifting also rose sharply, with a 66.7% increase from 3 to 5 incidents, likely tied to the Christmas shopping rush and extended retail hours. In contrast, public order offences fell by 72.2%, from 18 to 5, possibly due to heightened police presence during the holiday period. Violent crimes, while remaining the most common category (accounting for 42.2% of all incidents), were 2% above the UK average at 2.6 per 1,000. This suggests Fulwood's urban environment, with its mix of residential and commercial areas, continues to face challenges in managing interpersonal conflicts despite overall lower crime rates.

Fulwood's crime rate in December 2024 remained stable compared to November, declining by 1.4% to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. This small shift suggests continuity in local crime patterns despite seasonal fluctuations. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 6 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 163 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents, showing that while crime is present, it remains relatively low compared to national averages. Population-scale analysis reinforces this: with 32,471 residents, the area's total of 199 crimes equates to a manageable frequency that does not overwhelm local policing resources. The stability in rates aligns with Fulwood's position as a built-up area within Preston, where crime management systems likely mitigate spikes during high-traffic periods like Christmas.