Fulwood Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Fulwood's crime rate in October 2025 sits at 8.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 6.5% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This positioning within national statistics underscores a persistent challenge for local authorities, particularly as the area's built-up character within Preston's urban fabric may contribute to certain crime patterns. The most prevalent crimes are violence and sexual offences (36.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (29.2%). These figures align with seasonal factors: as clocks go back and evenings grow darker, the increased vulnerability of outdoor spaces may exacerbate violent incidents. Halloween's proximity could also have influenced anti-social behaviour, with higher foot traffic and community events creating environments conducive to disorder. Meanwhile, property crimes remain relatively low compared to the UK average, with burglary at 0.4 per 1,000—33% above the UK figure but still modest in absolute terms. This contrast may reflect Fulwood's role as a commuter suburb, where transient populations and limited high-value property concentrations could moderate certain crime types. However, the significant rise in possession of weapons—up 300% from September—raises concerns about localized spikes in illegal activity, linked to seasonal transitions or unaddressed community tensions. The data suggests a combination of urban dynamics, seasonal shifts, and localized factors shaping Fulwood's crime profile this month.

October 2025 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with possession of weapons rising by 300% and burglary surging by 160% compared to September. These jumps, coupled with a 166.7% rise in vehicle crime, indicate emerging patterns that may reflect seasonal shifts or localized pressures. Conversely, public order offences fell by 54.5%, and bicycle theft dropped by 50%, suggesting some categories may be stabilising or responding to targeted enforcement. Violence and sexual offences remained the largest single category, contributing 36.7% of all crimes—13% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also outpaced national trends, with 2.4 per 1,000 incidents reported, 90% higher than the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. This divergence may be linked to Fulwood's built-up nature within Preston, where high-density living and community dynamics could amplify such behaviours. Meanwhile, vehicle crime and shoplifting fell significantly below UK averages, reflecting lower car ownership rates or effective local deterrents in specific areas.

Fulwood's crime rate in October 2025 rose to 8.2 per 1,000 residents, a 38.4% increase from the previous month's 5.9 per 1,000. This shift places the area 6.5% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting a growing disparity compared to national trends. Daily crime figures reveal 9 incidents per day on average, underscoring the persistent nature of local issues. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 122 residents experienced a reported crime, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for Fulwood's population of 32,471. This rate, while not extreme, suggests a need for targeted interventions given the area's urban density and proximity to Preston's broader infrastructure. The population-scaled perspective reveals that crime is not evenly distributed across the built-up area, with certain pockets—such as those near transport hubs or retail zones—likely bearing a disproportionate share of incidents. This concentration may reflect patterns linked to Fulwood's role as a commuter suburb within a larger urban framework, where transient populations and high foot traffic could contribute to specific crime trends.