Fulwood Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Fulwood's February 2025 crime profile reveals a striking dominance of violent crime over property offences, a pattern that diverges from typical seasonal trends. With 72 violent crimes reported—accounting for 35.5% of all incidents—the area saw a marked contrast to property crimes, which numbered 47 (23.1%). This imbalance, while consistent with Fulwood's position as a built-up area within Preston, raises questions about local factors that may amplify interpersonal conflicts. The overall rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents places Fulwood 6% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, a modest but meaningful gap. Seasonal context suggests February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull could have contributed to this dynamic, though the persistence of violence and sexual offences as the most common category (2.2 per 1,000) indicates deeper, year-round challenges. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.0 per 1,000, remains high compared to the UK average, highlighting specific community tensions. The data also shows a notable gap between Fulwood's property crime rates and the UK's: shoplifting, for instance, is 84% below the national average, reflecting effective retail security measures. This contrast between violent and property crime trends offers a window into the area's unique social fabric, where concentrated populations and commercial activity may drive certain patterns while mitigating others.

February 2025 saw a 34.5% drop in violent crimes, from 110 in January to 72, a stark contrast to the previous month's figures. This decline may partly explain the overall rate reduction, though property crimes increased slightly, with anti-social behaviour remaining 106% above the UK average. The rise in drugs-related incidents—doubling from 2 to 6—suggests a shift in local crime dynamics, though no direct causal link can be established. Meanwhile, burglary fell by 54.5%, from 11 to 5, a decrease that may reflect seasonal factors or targeted policing efforts. For residents, the 72 reported violent crimes—equivalent to 2.2 per 1,000—highlight the continued prominence of violence and sexual offences as the most common category. The 35.5% share of violent crimes compared to property crimes' 23.1% underscores a significant imbalance, raising questions about community safety priorities.

Fulwood's crime rate in February 2025 fell to 6.3 per 1,000 residents, a 9.8% decline from the previous month's 6.9 per 1,000. This downward trend contrasts with the national average, though Fulwood remains slightly below the UK rate of 6.7 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 7 incidents per day over the 28-day period, a figure that reflects both the area's population density and its built-up character. On a monthly scale, the exposure rate of 1 crime per 160 residents provides context for residents: over the course of February, each resident had a 0.625% chance of being directly involved in a reported crime. This metric aligns with Fulwood's position as a suburban extension of Preston, where concentrated populations and commercial hubs create a moderate risk profile. The shift from the previous month's rate suggests seasonal factors—such as reduced outdoor activity in winter—may be influencing crime patterns.