Cleveleys Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cleveleys’ crime rate in May 2023 stood at 7.1 per 1,000 residents, 11.3% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of seasonal factors and localised trends, with violence and sexual offences (28 incidents, 31.8% of total) and anti-social behaviour (24 incidents, 27.3%) dominating the crime profile. The seasonal context of May—characterised by bank holidays, longer evenings, and increased outdoor drinking—likely contributed to the prevalence of public order offences (8 incidents, 9.1%) and anti-social behaviour, though the latter’s rate (1.9 per 1,000) was 43% above the UK average, indicating a specific challenge in Cleveleys. Property crimes (28 incidents) matched the number of violent crimes, but the area’s overall rate for violence and sexual offences was 17% below the UK average, suggesting a lower incidence of severe violence compared to the national trend. This balance between property and violent crime, coupled with the seasonal dynamics of the month, illustrates a community where social interactions and environmental factors play a significant role in shaping crime patterns. The drop in criminal damage and arson (down 41.7%) may reflect improved community engagement or targeted interventions, though the rise in theft from the person and burglary highlights the need for ongoing vigilance in residential areas.

May 2023 saw sharp increases in three crime categories: theft from the person (100% rise from 1 to 2), burglary (100% rise from 2 to 4), and robbery (100% rise from 0 to 1). These spikes, though small in absolute terms, indicate emerging vulnerabilities, particularly in residential areas where burglaries doubled. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 41.5% (from 41 to 24), a decline consistent with the seasonal shift towards longer evenings and increased outdoor activity, which may have reduced opportunities for such offences. Violent crime remained stable at 28 incidents, but its rate (2.3 per 1,000) was 17% below the UK average, suggesting Cleveleys’ violent crime profile is less severe than the national trend. The 22% drop in overall crime compared to April underscores the effectiveness of recent police initiatives, though residents should remain cautious of the recent uptick in personal theft and burglary.

Cleveleys' crime rate in May 2023 (7.1 per 1,000 residents) marked a 22.1% decrease from April’s 9.1 per 1,000, reflecting a notable downward trend. This reduction aligns with a broader pattern observed in the built-up area, where community-focused initiatives and increased police presence may have contributed to lower incidents. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 3 crimes reported per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for continued vigilance. Over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 141 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Cleveleys among the safer areas in the UK. However, this statistic should be contextualised within the local population of 12,445, where the concentration of crimes in specific categories—such as anti-social behaviour and theft from the person—suggests targeted risks. The contrast between Cleveleys and the UK average highlights the importance of localised crime prevention strategies, particularly in addressing the unique challenges of a coastal built-up area.