Cleveleys Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

September 2025 marked a combination of rising and falling crime trends in Cleveleys, with the overall rate of 8.7 per 1,000 residents placing the area 17.6% above the UK average. This figure, though lower than the previous month's 9.0 per 1,000, reflects a persistent challenge in maintaining safety compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (34.3% of all crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (26.9%) and criminal damage and arson (8.3%). These patterns align with Cleveleys' character as a coastal built-up area, where seasonal transitions and social events may influence crime dynamics. The sharp increase in violence and sexual offences — up 54.2% from August — could be partly explained by the return of university students and the start of the academic term, a period historically associated with higher incidents of alcohol-fuelled violence. Meanwhile, the 31% decrease in anti-social behaviour may indicate successful community initiatives or natural seasonal lulls. The area's elevated rates of anti-social behaviour (97% above UK average) and criminal damage (32% above) contrast with its relatively lower shoplifting rate (2% below UK average), suggesting distinct local factors at play. As nights draw in and school terms begin, these trends highlight the need for ongoing monitoring of public spaces and community engagement strategies.

September 2025 saw a stark 54.2% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 24 to 37 incidents — the largest single-month jump in this category since at least 2020. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in bicycle theft (from 0 to 1), suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns, possibly linked to the return of university students and late summer events. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 31% (from 42 to 29), a drop that may reflect the easing of summer gatherings or improved community engagement. Shoplifting in Cleveleys remained 2% below the UK average, a rare exception among local crime categories. The 33.3% increase in vehicle crime (from 3 to 4) contrasts with the 25% UK-wide deficit for this category, hinting at local factors such as increased car usage during seasonal transitions. These fluctuations underscore the need for targeted policing during periods of heightened social activity.

Cleveleys' crime rate in September 2025 stood at 8.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 3.6% decrease from the previous month's 9.0 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, suggests a stabilising trend following a summer period of elevated activity. Over the course of the month, 108 crimes were reported — equivalent to roughly 4 crimes per day, or one crime for every 115 residents. While this daily figure remains consistent with local patterns, the monthly exposure metric highlights the cumulative impact on the community. Population context reveals that Cleveleys' 12,445 residents face a higher-than-average risk compared to the UK as a whole, with the area's rate 17.6% above the national average. This discrepancy may partly reflect Cleveleys' coastal location and seasonal rhythms, where late summer events and back-to-school transitions could influence crime dynamics. The decrease in anti-social behaviour by 31% from August suggests that targeted interventions or natural seasonal lulls may be contributing to this shift, though further data would be needed to confirm.