Cleveleys Crime Rate

Cleveleys' crime rate of 101.4 per 1,000 residents is 11% above the UK average, with anti-social behaviour being the most strikingly elevated category. While property crime remains close to national levels, the area's unique challenges—particularly in managing disorder and shoplifting—highlight the need for tailored safety measures.

Cleveleys is a built-up area within Wyre, characterized by a mix of residential and commercial zones. Its proximity to coastal and rural areas may influence crime patterns, with commuter traffic and retail activity contributing to shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. The area's socioeconomic profile, including a significant student population and seasonal tourism, likely plays a role in fluctuating crime rates.

Cleveleys' most surprising finding is the 94% higher rate of anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average, far exceeding other categories. This may stem from concentrated residential areas with limited public spaces for social interaction, or transient populations contributing to disorder. Shoplifting, 42% above the UK average, aligns with Cleveleys' retail presence, while violence and sexual offences, 1% above average, may reflect local socioeconomic pressures. Notably, vehicle crime is 32% below the UK average, possibly due to lower commuter parking density compared to urban centres.

Cleveleys' crime rate remained stable (1.4% YoY) from Feb 2025 to Jan 2026. Theft from the person surged by 200% YoY, though it remains 60% below the UK average. This anomaly may reflect localized spikes in opportunistic crime. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 18.4% YoY, and criminal damage and arson dropped by 18.6% YoY. The overall stability contrasts with rising anti-social behaviour (+6.5% YoY) and shoplifting (+17.5% YoY), suggesting targeted interventions may be needed for these categories.

How To Keep Safe in Cleveleys

Avoid isolated areas after dark, as vehicle crime spikes at night and burglary peaks between 12am-6am. Secure vehicles with visible alarms and immobilizers to deter theft. Report anti-social behaviour promptly to local authorities, as this category is 94% above the UK average. When shopping, avoid leaving valuables unattended to reduce shoplifting risks.

Crimes in Cleveleys peak during afternoon hours (12pm-6pm), driven by theft (51%) and burglary (19%). Vehicle crime rises sharply at night (12am-6am), likely linked to unsecured parking in residential areas. Evening hours (6pm-12am) see a mix of theft (22%) and burglary (18%), while night hours (12am-6am) show higher burglary (23%) and other crimes (34%), suggesting opportunistic activity in low-traffic zones.

Cleveleys has a 31% higher crime rate than Thornton (Wyre) and 41% higher than Poulton-le-Fylde, but 39% lower than Fleetwood. Carleton remains the safest nearby area, with a crime rate 216% below Cleveleys'. These differences likely reflect Carleton's lower population density and Fleetwood's higher transient population.

For Cleveleys, scOS's proactive boundary detection and behavioural pattern learning can help prevent burglaries and anti-social behaviour. With vehicle crime 32% below the UK average, scOS's DVLA vehicle verification may be less critical, but real-time monitoring of residential areas could deter opportunistic theft. The system's autonomous deterrence features could also reduce anti-social behaviour by deterring perpetrators.