Cleveleys Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked a significant shift in Cleveleys' crime profile, with anti-social behaviour surging by 73.7% compared to November, becoming the most prevalent category at 33.3% of all reported crimes. The area's overall crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents, 14.3% above the UK average, reflects a combination of seasonal and local factors. Violence and sexual offences remained the most frequent category (37.4% of total crimes).0 per 1,000 was 17% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.7 per 1,000, was 190% above the UK's 0.9 per 1,000, a figure that may partly explain the area's elevated overall rate. The seasonal context of December—dark evenings, Christmas shopping, and empty homes during the holiday period—likely contributed to the spike in anti-social behaviour, which often escalates in areas with high foot traffic and social gatherings. This contrasted with the sharp decline in shoplifting (down 81.8%), which may have been influenced by reduced retail activity and heightened security measures during the festive season. Cleveleys, a coastal town within the Wyre area, experiences unique pressures from both tourism and local demographics, with its built-up nature likely amplifying the impact of seasonal events on crime patterns. The interplay between these factors underscores the need for tailored approaches to community policing and prevention strategies that address both immediate spikes and underlying trends.

December 2025 saw the most dramatic month-on-month change in anti-social behaviour, which increased by 73.7% (19 → 33 cases). This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in public order offences (1 → 2), highlights a shift in the crime mix toward more community-focused incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell sharply by 81.8% (22 → 4), likely reflecting seasonal patterns such as reduced retail activity over Christmas. Anti-social behaviour in Cleveleys is 190% above the UK average (2.7 vs 0.9 per 1,000), a stark contrast to the 47% below UK average for shoplifting. Vehicle crime also rose 100% (0 → 3), possibly linked to increased travel during the holiday period. These figures offer a concrete data point for residents: while shoplifting has declined, community-focused crimes have surged, suggesting a need for targeted local engagement strategies.

Cleveleys' crime rate in December 2025 stood at 8.0 per 1,000 residents, a 5.7% decrease from the previous month's 8.4 rate. This small but notable decline suggests a slight moderation in activity compared to November. above the UK average. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported each day in December—a figure that, while modest, reflects consistent local activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 126 residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents within a population of 12,445. This monthly exposure metric highlights the scale of crime relative to Cleveleys' size, though it does not account for variations in population density or localised hotspots. The drop in overall rate contrasts with the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, which may partly explain the combination of different crime types. The daily figure, while useful for residents, does not capture the full picture of how crime is distributed across the built-up area and surrounding Wyre region.