Cleveleys Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cleveleys' crime rate in May 2025 reached 9.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 19.8% increase above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This places the area in a vulnerable position compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime category was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 33.1% of all reported incidents (40 cases), a rate of 3.2 per 1,000 – 125% above the UK average for this category. Violence and sexual offences followed closely at 29.8% of total crimes (36 cases), with a rate of 2.9 per 1,000, just 2% above the UK average. The combination of these two categories alone constitutes 62.9% of all reported crimes in Cleveleys, highlighting a significant focus on interpersonal and public order issues. Seasonal factors likely contribute to this pattern, as May brings longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which may heighten tensions in shared spaces. The area's built-up character within Wyre, with a mix of residential and commercial zones, may also amplify anti-social behaviour through concentrated population densities. While property crimes (30 total) and violent crimes (36 total) are both present, the disproportionate emphasis on non-property-related incidents suggests a combination of social dynamics and local enforcement challenges.

May 2025 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, with two reported cases compared to zero in April. This sharp rise, though still low in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in criminal activity patterns. Other crime also doubled from zero to four incidents, a worrying trend that may reflect underreported or newly emerging criminal behaviours. Conversely, robbery decreased by 50% (from two to one incident), and burglary dropped by 33.3% (from three to two), though these remain below the UK average for their categories. The breakdown of crime types reveals stark contrasts with national figures: anti-social behaviour in Cleveleys is 125% above the UK average, while shoplifting is 10% below. This divergence may indicate that local enforcement efforts are more effective in curbing retail theft but struggle with managing public order issues. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding anti-social behaviour, which constitutes over a third of all crimes, and consider reporting suspicious activity promptly to local authorities. The rise in theft from the person, though small in number, could reflect increased opportunities during longer evenings, a seasonal factor that may require targeted community engagement strategies.

Cleveleys' crime rate in May 2025 (9.7 per 1,000) represents an 18.5% increase from April's rate of 8.2 per 1,000, underscoring a worrying upward trend. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly four crimes reported each day in the built-up area, a frequency that may feel more pronounced in smaller communities. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 103 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while not extreme, is higher than the UK average. When compared to the broader population of 12,445 residents, this translates to a relatively high individual risk profile for Cleveleys residents compared to other areas. The previous month's rate of 8.2 per 1,000 provides context for this acceleration. jump is significant enough to warrant attention. This increase must be viewed alongside the area's specific characteristics – as a built-up area within Wyre, it may experience higher concentrations of social interactions and commercial activity, which can both drive and mitigate crime depending on local conditions. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the absolute number of crimes is not overwhelming, the relative impact on the community is amplified by Cleveleys' smaller size, making each incident more immediately felt by residents.