Fulwood Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Fulwood’s crime profile in February 2026 reveals a stark contrast between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating the monthly tally. At 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate is 15.6% below the UK average, yet this figure masks significant disparities across crime categories. Violent crimes, which account for 55.8% of all reported incidents, occur at a rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents—29% above the UK average. This elevated level of violence may be linked to Fulwood’s status as a built-up area within Preston, where high-density living and social interactions in shared spaces could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, occurs at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, 12% below the UK average, suggesting that local efforts to manage disruptive conduct may be yielding results. Meanwhile, property crimes such as burglary and shoplifting remain lower than national benchmarks, with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 residents (20% below the UK average) and shoplifting at 0.2 per 1,000 residents (66% below the UK average). This contrast between violent and property crime rates is consistent with the seasonal context of February, a winter month when outdoor activity is limited and community dynamics shift toward indoor spaces. Such patterns may also reflect the influence of local initiatives targeting retail crime, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causal links.

February 2026 saw a 66.7% increase in shoplifting, rising from 3 to 5 incidents—a shift that may reflect seasonal patterns in retail activity or targeted policing efforts. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 71.4%, from 7 to 2, a decline that could indicate effective community interventions or changes in local demand. The crime mix in Fulwood remains heavily skewed toward violent offences, which accounted for 55.8% of all reported incidents, compared to property crimes at 20.1%. This imbalance places Fulwood’s violent crime rate 3.0 per 1,000 residents (29% above the UK average), while property crimes such as burglary and shoplifting remain significantly below national levels. For residents, the sharp drop in drug-related crimes offers a tangible example of how targeted actions can influence specific categories of crime, even as broader trends persist.

Fulwood’s crime rate in February 2026 fell to 5.4 per 1,000 residents, a 13.8% decline from the previous month’s 6.2 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in social events. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 6 crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that reflects the concentrated nature of reported incidents within a built-up urban environment. When scaled to the population of 32,471, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 187 residents over the course of the month—a rate that is 15.6% below the UK average. This monthly exposure metric suggests a relatively lower risk of encountering crime compared to the national average, though it does not account for unreported incidents or variations in police reporting practices across regions.