Fulwood Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour dominated Fulwood's crime profile in January 2024, accounting for 37.6% of all reported incidents. This category, which includes disturbances and disorderly conduct, was 142% above the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000, with 77 cases recorded. The prominence of anti-social behaviour in a built-up area like Fulwood aligns with its urban character, where higher population density and commercial activity may contribute to such incidents. Violence and sexual offences followed, making up 26.3% of crimes, though this figure was 35% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The lower-than-expected rate of violent crime may reflect community initiatives or policing strategies that have mitigated aggression in public spaces. Burglary accounted for 6.3% of crimes, slightly above the UK average but significantly lower than the 17% share typically seen in similar urban areas. Seasonal factors in January—such as post-holiday lulls in retail activity and shorter daylight hours—likely influenced the crime mix, with fewer outdoor crimes and a higher proportion of indoor disturbances. The overall crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000, 14.9% below the UK average, underscores Fulwood's relatively safer environment compared to national benchmarks, though the high incidence of anti-social behaviour suggests targeted interventions may be needed to address this specific category.

January 2024 saw a 60.4% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 48 to 77 incidents. This surge, which far exceeds the UK average for the category by 142%, suggests a marked shift in community dynamics during the post-holiday period. The category of drugs also showed a striking 166.7% increase, with incidents rising from 3 to 8—a development that may reflect changes in local patterns or enforcement activity. Conversely, vehicle crime fell sharply by 73.1%, from 26 to 7 cases, aligning with the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 and indicating a possible seasonal reduction in thefts from parked vehicles. Public order offences also declined by 60%, dropping from 10 to 4, a decrease that may be linked to shorter daylight hours curbing outdoor gatherings. These fluctuations highlight the combination of seasonal factors and local crime trends, with some categories showing stark divergence from national norms.

Fulwood's crime rate in January 2024 remained stable at 6.3 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure as December 2023. This consistency suggests no immediate spikes or dips in overall criminal activity during the transition between months. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of 7 crimes per day across the built-up area, a figure that contextualises the monthly total within a daily rhythm. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 158 residents, a metric that illustrates the frequency of incidents relative to the local population. When compared to the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, Fulwood's rate remains 14.9% lower, a gap that persists despite seasonal fluctuations. This population-scaled perspective helps residents gauge their personal risk in a way that abstract statistics might obscure. The stability in crime rates contrasts with the UK-wide trend of seasonal variation, though Fulwood's unique characteristics—such as its integration within Preston's urban fabric—may temper these broader patterns.