Fulwood Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Fulwood’s crime profile in November 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences, shaped by both seasonal factors and local characteristics. With a total crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents — 18.4% below the UK average — the area demonstrates a generally safer environment than the national average. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.2% of all reports, followed closely by anti-social behaviour at 32.2%. This dominance of interpersonal crimes contrasts with the UK average, where property-related offences typically outweigh violent crimes. The seasonal context of November — marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended darkness — may have influenced the crime mix, though shoplifting rates remain 86% below the UK average, suggesting that local retail areas are not experiencing the usual spikes in theft. Public order offences, while contributing only 8.9% of the total, rose sharply by 80% compared to October, a trend that could be linked to the increased foot traffic and social gatherings associated with November’s events. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (55% below UK average) and burglary (3% below) indicate that Fulwood’s urban layout, with its compact streets and community-focused policing, may be contributing to a lower incidence of property crimes. However, the 80% above UK average rate for anti-social behaviour highlights a persistent challenge in managing public conduct, particularly in areas with high concentrations of youth or transient populations. This combination of factors — a lower-than-average violent crime rate, higher-than-average anti-social behaviour, and seasonal fluctuations — paints a nuanced picture of Fulwood’s crime profile, one that reflects both the benefits of its urban environment and the ongoing need for targeted interventions in community management.

November 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime categories, with public order offences surging by 80% to 18 incidents — the highest increase of any category. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in possession of weapons, may partly explain the shift in crime mix towards public disorder. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime, contributing 32.2% of the total, though this rate is 80% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in community engagement. Conversely, other theft fell sharply by two-thirds, and vehicle crime dropped by half, potentially reflecting the impact of colder weather reducing outdoor activity and shoplifting opportunities. The violent crime rate, at 2.1 per 1,000, remains 19% below the UK average, a figure that could indicate the effectiveness of local initiatives in addressing aggression, though the increase in public order offences complicates this narrative. For residents, the 18% above UK average rate for anti-social behaviour highlights a specific area for concern, particularly in public spaces during events like Bonfire Night.

Fulwood’s crime rate in November 2024 fell to 6.2 per 1,000 residents, a 14.1% drop from the previous month’s 7.2 per 1,000. This decline suggests a stabilisation in local crime trends. below the UK average. On a daily basis, Fulwood saw an average of 7 crimes reported each day in November — a figure that, while notable, is consistent with the area’s historical patterns. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 161 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area’s relatively low crime environment. With a population of 32,471, this means fewer than 200 crimes occurred across the entire built-up area, highlighting the scale of the challenge faced by local authorities. When compared to the UK average, Fulwood’s performance in categories like violence and sexual offences (19% below UK levels) and vehicle crime (55% below) underscores a broader trend of lower rates in property-related crimes, which may be linked to the area’s compact urban layout and community-focused policing strategies.