Cleveleys Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

August 2023 marked a notable shift in Cleveleys' crime profile, with anti-social behaviour emerging as the most prevalent category, accounting for 32.9% of total crimes. At 6.1 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate was 24.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting its relatively low crime environment. The seasonal context of August—as a peak holiday month—likely influenced patterns, with tourism-related factors potentially contributing to fluctuations in certain categories. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.0 per 1,000, exceeded the UK average by 39%, possibly linked to increased foot traffic in public spaces. In contrast, violence and sexual offences fell sharply by 50% compared to July, aligning with the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This divergence in trends suggests a combination of local dynamics and broader national patterns. While shoplifting and burglary rates remained elevated relative to the UK average, their absolute numbers remained low, with shoplifting at 0.7 per 1,000 and burglary at 0.5 per 1,000. The overall crime mix indicates a balance between property-related and violent offences, though the absence of major spikes in vehicle crime or robbery underscores the area's stability. As a coastal community with seasonal tourism, Cleveleys' crime profile is shaped by both transient visitor activity and the character of its built-up area, where public order issues may arise more frequently during peak holiday periods.

Public order offences surged by 300% in August, rising from 1 to 4 incidents—a stark contrast to the 50% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 28 to 14. This shift highlights a notable change in the crime mix, with property-related offences (30 total) now outpacing violent crimes (14 total). Anti-social behaviour remained the most common category, contributing 32.9% of total crimes, but its rate (2.0 per 1,000) was 39% above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped 59% below the UK average, with only 2 incidents reported. Residents may find the 300% increase in public order offences particularly concerning, as it suggests a sudden escalation in disturbances that could impact local quality of life.

Cleveleys' crime rate in August 2023 fell to 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a 26.9% decrease from 8.4 per 1,000 in July. This decline positions the area 24.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting local conditions. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported each day in August, translating to roughly one crime for every 164 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it remains significantly lower than the UK average. The population context—12,445 residents—further underscores that Cleveleys' crime profile is shaped by its unique characteristics, including its coastal location and seasonal tourism patterns, which may influence both crime types and reporting rates.