Cleveleys Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cleveleys' crime rate in October 2024 stood at 9.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 18.5% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This discrepancy highlights a significant divergence from national trends, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and violent crime. The most prevalent offences were violence and sexual offences (35% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (30.8%) and vehicle crime (9.2%). These figures contrast with the UK averages for the same categories, where anti-social behaviour was 133% below Cleveleys' rate and violence was 27% below. Seasonal factors in October—such as the clocks going back, darker evenings, and Halloween—likely contribute to patterns seen in the data. For instance, the increase in anti-social behaviour could be linked to heightened social activity during the month, while the decline in criminal damage and arson may reflect reduced opportunities for such crimes in shorter daylight hours. The area's coastal location may also influence crime dynamics, with vehicle crime tied to local traffic patterns or seasonal tourism. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of shoplifting (17% below the UK average) suggests that local retail environments may have effective security measures or lower footfall compared to other regions. These insights underscore the need for tailored approaches to crime prevention that consider both local geography and seasonal rhythms.

October 2024 saw marked increases in burglary (+150%), anti-social behaviour (+54.2%), and vehicle crime (+37.5%) compared to September. These shifts suggest a growing challenge in addressing property-related and public order offences. Anti-social behaviour in Cleveleys was 133% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the national rate of 1.3 per 1,000. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 54.5%, a decrease that may be linked to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and the timing of Halloween, which could reduce opportunities for such crimes. The data also reveals that shoplifting in Cleveleys was 17% below the UK average, indicating effective local measures or lower retail footfall compared to other areas. These variations underscore the importance of targeted policing strategies that address the specific needs of Cleveleys' community.

Cleveleys' crime rate in October 2024 rose to 9.6 per 1,000 residents, a 14.2% increase from the previous month's 8.4 per 1,000. This places the area 18.5% above the UK average, a significant disparity that warrants attention. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of four reported incidents each day in October, highlighting the persistent nature of local crime. When scaled to the population of 12,445, this means one crime was reported for roughly every 104 residents over the course of the month. Such a rate, while not extreme, suggests that residents face a higher exposure to crime compared to the national average. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Cleveleys' crime profile differs markedly from the UK's, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime, which are high. These patterns may reflect local factors such as the area's coastal location, seasonal events like Halloween, or specific community dynamics that contribute to higher rates of certain offences.