Fulwood Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Fulwood's crime rate in May 2024 climbed to 8.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 3.6% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This upward trend, driven by a 20.4% increase from April's 7.2 per 1,000, highlights persistent challenges in local crime management. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (33.6% of total incidents) and anti-social behaviour (29.0%), with both categories significantly exceeding UK averages. Violence and sexual offences alone accounted for 95 crimes, a rate of 2.9 per 1,000 — 2% above the national figure. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, saw 82 incidents, a 72% jump compared to the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. This spike may be linked to the seasonal context of May, with longer evenings and bank holidays fostering increased outdoor socialising that could contribute to heightened tensions in public spaces. The area's urban character, as a built-up district within Preston, likely amplifies these dynamics, with high foot traffic and proximity to retail areas creating environments conducive to both violent and anti-social incidents. While property crimes accounted for 28% of total offences, the balance between violent and property crimes has shifted slightly, with violent crimes now comprising a larger share than in previous months.

May 2024 saw a 150% surge in vehicle crime, jumping from 8 to 20 incidents — a rise that aligns with extended evening hours and increased outdoor socialising during bank holidays. Bicycle theft also spiked dramatically, with reported cases tripling from 1 to 3. This may partly explain the 28% increase in vehicle crime compared to the UK average, though local factors like parking patterns remain unconfirmed. Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime type, was 72% above the UK average, with 82 incidents reported — a figure that suggests heightened tensions in public spaces during the month. Burglary increased by 150%, from 6 to 15 cases, despite the UK average for this category being 0.3 per 1,000. Residents should remain vigilant in areas with high foot traffic, particularly after dark, given the sharp rise in property-related crimes.

Fulwood's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 8.7 per 1,000 residents, a 20.4% increase from 7.2 per 1,000 in April. This marks the highest monthly rate since at least the data's start, with daily crime averaging 9 incidents — equivalent to one reported crime for every 115 residents over the course of the month. While the UK average crime rate remains slightly lower at 8.4 per 1,000, Fulwood's upward trend contrasts with the national context. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher risk of encountering crime compared to the UK average, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. These figures highlight a shift in local crime dynamics, with property-related offences now comprising 28% of total crimes, compared to 34% for violent crimes. The increase in vehicle crime, which rose 150% from April, may reflect heightened traffic activity during longer evenings and bank holidays, though no definitive link to specific events can be drawn.