Cleveleys Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

December 2024 marked a combination of seasonal and local factors in Cleveleys, with the area’s overall crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents placing it 23.9% above the UK average. This elevation is most pronounced in violent and property-related offences, which together accounted for 68.6% of total crimes. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, comprising 34.6% of all reported incidents, followed by Anti-social behaviour (20.0%) and Shoplifting (13.6%). These figures align with Cleveleys’ built-up area profile, where high street retail and community hubs may drive both anti-social behaviour and theft. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, party season, and extended periods of darkness—likely contributed to the persistence of violent and property crimes, despite a 21.1% decline in Shoplifting compared to November. The 23.9% disparity above the UK average underscores the need for targeted local strategies, particularly in addressing the disproportionate prevalence of violent offences. While the area’s crime rate is higher than the national average, the absolute number of incidents (110) remains relatively low for a population of 12,445, suggesting that while challenges exist, the scale of risk for individual residents remains proportionally contained.

The most striking month-on-month shift in December 2024 was the 200% increase in Other theft, rising from four to 12 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in Criminal damage and arson (from four to eight) and a 100% increase in Drugs-related offences (from one to two), signals a notable shift in criminal activity. These changes contrast sharply with declines in Vehicle crime (-62.5%, from eight to three) and Public order offences (-50%, from six to three), suggesting a reallocation of criminal focus during the festive season. The 23.9% elevation in Cleveleys’ overall crime rate above the UK average is particularly pronounced in violent and property crimes. For instance, Violence and sexual offences (3.1 per 1,000) are 21% above the UK average, while Anti-social behaviour (1.8 per 1,000) is 91% higher. These figures align with Cleveleys’ position as a built-up area, where high street activity and seasonal events may contribute to increased incidents. Residents might find the 200% spike in Other theft particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a potential need for heightened vigilance during holiday shopping periods.

December 2024 saw Cleveleys’ crime rate remain stable at 8.8 per 1,000 residents, a 1.8% increase from November’s 8.7 per 1,000. This minimal shift suggests consistency in overall crime patterns despite seasonal fluctuations. Locally, the daily crime count averaged four incidents per day, translating to one reported crime for every 113 residents over the month. While this monthly exposure figure is slightly higher than the UK average, it remains within a range that reflects Cleveleys’ built-up area characteristics. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the 23.9% elevation above the UK average, the absolute number of crimes (110) is relatively small for a community of 12,445 people. This suggests that while local crime rates are elevated, the risk for any individual resident remains proportionally manageable, particularly when compared to larger urban centres with higher population densities.