Cleveleys Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2023, Cleveleys recorded 104 crimes, equivalent to one reported crime for every 120 residents—a figure that, while small in absolute terms, highlights the density of incidents in a built-up area of this size. The overall crime rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents placed the area 1.2% above the UK average, a margin that suggests local conditions are broadly aligned with national trends but with specific variations. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 26.9% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (26.0%) and shoplifting (16.4%). These figures align with Cleveleys' seasonal rhythm: July, a peak summer month with schools out and festivals in full swing, likely contributed to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. The area's proximity to coastal tourism routes and its compact retail hubs may explain the elevated shoplifting figures, as summer visitors could have increased opportunities for theft. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of violent crime—2.3 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 2.8—may reflect effective community policing during the busy season. The breakdown also reveals that anti-social behaviour, though a significant portion of total crimes, is 55% above the UK average, indicating a need for targeted interventions in public spaces. This pattern contrasts with the UK's national profile, where anti-social behaviour is generally lower, suggesting that Cleveleys' built-up nature and summer visitor influx may amplify such incidents. The rise in vehicle crime, though modest in absolute numbers, underscores the importance of securing vehicles in areas with high foot traffic during festivals. Overall, the data illustrates a community where seasonal activity and local geography shape crime patterns, with both opportunities for enforcement and areas requiring closer attention.

July 2023 saw a sharp increase in vehicle crime, which tripled from zero to three incidents—a 100% rise—potentially linked to seasonal changes in vehicle usage or parking patterns. Other theft also surged by 100%, from six to 12 cases, suggesting heightened opportunities in retail areas or during festival-related activity. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 80%, from five to one, possibly due to improved policing during peak summer events or reduced incidents of alcohol-fuelled disturbances. Violent crimes remained below the UK average, with 28 cases at 2.3 per 1,000—17% lower than the national figure—though this contrasted with the 55% spike in anti-social behaviour, which reached 2.2 per 1,000, far exceeding the UK's 1.4 per 1,000. Shoplifting, at 1.4 per 1,000, was 133% above the UK average, highlighting a potential challenge for local retailers during the summer tourist season.

Cleveleys' crime rate in July 2023 rose to 8.4 per 1,000 residents, a 5.0% increase from the previous month's rate of 8.0. This brings the local figure to just 1.2% above the UK average, a narrow margin that underscores the area's relative consistency compared to national trends. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported per day in July, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area's compact built-up nature. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 120 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against Cleveleys' population of 12,445, illustrates the scale of incidents in a community of this size. This rate is lower than the UK's average monthly exposure, which is not provided for comparison, but the local data shows a slight uptick in violent and property crimes. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the total number of crimes is manageable, the distribution across crime types—particularly anti-social behaviour and shoplifting—demands closer attention to local policing strategies and community engagement.