Cleveleys Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 12,445 residents, Cleveleys recorded 110 crimes in July 2025, translating to 8.8 crimes per 1,000 people. This rate places the built-up area 2.3% above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, a margin that, while small, reflects distinct local patterns. The crime breakdown reveals a stark focus on violent and anti-social activity, with violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (29 cases) accounting for over 63% of all reported crimes. This concentration of violent and disorderly incidents is consistent with Cleveleys' character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist spaces, where late-night activity and seasonal events may amplify tensions. Shoplifting also spiked to 13 cases, 54% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area's retail presence during peak summer months. However, some categories showed lower-than-average rates: criminal damage and arson fell 34% below the UK average, and vehicle crime dropped 49% below, due to reduced traffic during school holidays or increased community vigilance. The seasonal context of July—characterised by festivals, open-air events, and a surge in visitors—likely contributes to the elevated rates of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. This data illustrates a community grappling with transient crime pressures alongside more stable, locally rooted issues.

July saw a 200% surge in other theft, with incidents rising from 2 to 6. This category alone accounts for 5.5% of all crimes in the area, despite being 9% below the UK average for other theft. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime type, contributing 26.4% of total incidents and 48% above the UK average. The sharp rise in 'other crime'—doubling from 2 to 4—suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns, though the exact nature of these incidents remains unclear. Vehicle crime fell by 40% compared to the previous month, dropping from 5 to 3, a decline that may reflect seasonal changes or local initiatives. The contrast between rising anti-social behaviour and falling vehicle crime illustrates a combination of factors influencing crime trends in Cleveleys.

Cleveleys' crime rate in July 2025 rose to 8.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 19.6% increase from the previous month's 7.4 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 4 crimes reported each day in the built-up area, a figure that may resonate more concretely for residents than abstract rates. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 113 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a community of 12,445 people. While the daily crime count is a local metric, the monthly exposure ratio provides context for how often individuals encounter crime in their daily lives. This increase follows a seasonal pattern typical of July, when tourism and festivals may alter local dynamics. The population scale also means that even a relatively small number of incidents can feel significant in a close-knit area like Cleveleys.