Cleveleys Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

December 2023 saw Cleveleys record a crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 4.2% above the UK average. The area’s crime profile was shaped by seasonal factors, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 34.4% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.4%) and shoplifting (10.8%). The festive season likely contributed to these trends, as Christmas shopping and the closure of homes during holidays may have influenced patterns. Violence and sexual offences, while aligning with the UK average, remain a significant concern, particularly given the proximity to the town’s coastal location, where social interactions during the holiday period could amplify such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, however, was higher than the UK rate, suggesting localised pressures in public spaces. Shoplifting’s surge—63% above the UK average—corresponds with the peak of Christmas shopping.8 per 1,000 is still relatively low. The balance between property and violent crime tilted slightly toward the latter, with violent offences accounting for 34.4% compared to 28.3% for property crimes. This dynamic may reflect the area’s character as a built-up coastal town, where seasonal tourism and local community activity intersect. The absence of significant spikes in burglary or vehicle crime, save for the dramatic 300% increase in the latter, indicates that most property-related crimes remained stable. These findings underscore the influence of both national trends and Cleveleys’ specific seasonal rhythms on its crime picture.

December saw a dramatic 300% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one to four incidents—a stark anomaly in the month’s overall decline. This spike, coupled with a 200% rise in public order offences and other crime, contrasts sharply with the 76.9% drop in criminal damage and arson. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 34.4% of all crimes, though their rate (2.6 per 1,000) matched the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 61% above the UK rate, a concern amplified by the 18 reported incidents. Shoplifting, at 10 cases, was 63% above the UK average, likely driven by the Christmas shopping peak. The sharp fall in drug-related crimes (50%) may reflect seasonal patterns, with fewer incidents during the holiday period. These shifts highlight the combination of local rhythms and broader national trends.

Cleveleys' crime rate in December 2023 stood at 7.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 17.7% decrease from November’s rate of 9.1. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of winter months, when population movements shift and some crime types, like criminal damage and arson, drop sharply by 76.9%. Locally, the average resident faced a 1-in-134 chance of being involved in a reported crime during the month, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents relative to the population. On a daily basis, Cleveleys recorded roughly three crimes per day, a figure that, while consistent with the area’s historical norms, sits slightly above the UK average when adjusted for population density. The reduction from November may reflect the quieter pace of holiday-related activity, though the surge in vehicle crime—up 300%—suggests other factors, such as increased car usage or unsecured vehicles during festive periods, are at play.