Cleveleys Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2024, Cleveleys’ crime rate of 9.2 per 1,000 residents placed it 12.2% above the UK average, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 108 residents over the course of the month. This per-capita perspective highlights the tangible impact of crime on daily life, particularly in a built-up coastal area where community interactions are frequent. The most prevalent crime category was anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35.7% of all reported incidents and was 136% above the UK average. This stark deviation may be influenced by Cleveleys’ seasonal dynamics: June marks the beginning of the summer tourism season, which could increase crowding in public spaces and heighten tensions. Violence and sexual offences followed closely, contributing 33.9% of total crimes and 12% above the UK average. These figures align with patterns seen in coastal towns, where nightlife and transient populations can drive such incidents. Conversely, property crimes were relatively subdued, with vehicle crime at 0.3 per 1,000 (33% below the UK average) and burglary at 0.1 per 1,000 (67% below the UK average). This may reflect Cleveleys’ compact built-up area, where vehicles are less frequently targeted compared to sprawling urban centres. The seasonal context of June—longer days, the start of school holidays, and the onset of tourism—likely contributes to the mix of crime types observed, with anti-social behaviour and violence showing particular sensitivity to these factors. While the overall rate is elevated, the disparity in category-specific rates suggests that localised interventions targeting public spaces and community engagement may yield more nuanced outcomes than broad policy measures.

June 2024 saw an 115.8% surge in anti-social behaviour, jumping from 19 to 41 incidents. This category alone accounts for 35.7% of all crimes reported, far exceeding its UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. The spike likely reflects the start of summer, when increased foot traffic in Cleveleys’ coastal areas may amplify tensions in public spaces. Concurrently, vehicle crime rose 300%, from 1 to 4 incidents, a figure that, while small in absolute terms, is 33% below the UK average. This paradox may indicate improved security measures or underreporting in a community where vehicle theft is less common. Meanwhile, other theft increased by 40%, with 7 incidents reported, a trend that could be linked to seasonal retail activity. The sharp decline in public order offences (−40%) and drugs-related crimes (−50%) suggests a temporary reduction in nightlife-associated incidents, though these remain well below UK averages. For residents, the most immediate concern is the 136% above-average rate of anti-social behaviour, which may affect safety in local parks and high streets.

Cleveleys’ crime rate in June 2024 rose to 9.2 per 1,000 residents, a 29.2% increase from the previous month’s 7.2 per 1,000. This shift translates to roughly 4 crimes reported daily, a figure that, while seemingly abstract, reflects the lived experience of residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 108 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 12,445 people. The contrast with the UK average is stark: Cleveleys’ overall rate is 12.2% higher than the national average, though this is partially offset by below-average rates in vehicle crime and burglary. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the area is not exceptionally violent compared to the UK, the concentration of anti-social behaviour and violence elevates local risk. This disparity may reflect Cleveleys’ character as a coastal built-up area, where seasonal transitions and transient populations could influence reporting patterns. The increase in anti-social behaviour, which is 136% above the UK average, suggests a need for targeted interventions in public spaces.