Cleveleys Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Cleveleys' crime profile in January 2026, accounting for nearly half (47.2%) of the 106 reported crimes. This category alone exceeds the UK average by 60%, with a rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents compared to the national 2.5 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 8.5 per 1,000 places it 25% above the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, highlighting a stark divergence from national trends. Anti-social behaviour (17%) and shoplifting (12.3%) also feature prominently, with both categories far exceeding UK averages. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—may partly explain patterns in certain crime types. While property crimes (35 total) remain a concern, they are outpaced by violent crimes (50 total), a shift that contrasts with the UK's more balanced distribution of violent and property offences. The localised nature of Cleveleys, a coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, likely contributes to the concentration of violent crime in public spaces such as the town centre. This imbalance suggests a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, though direct causal links to specific factors.

January 2026 saw a 225% surge in shoplifting, rising from 4 to 13 incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This spike may reflect seasonal retail patterns, as post-holiday periods often see increased theft from stores. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 125%, from 4 to 9 cases, a figure 46% above the UK average. These increases, though significant, were offset by notable declines in other areas: anti-social behaviour dropped by 45.5% (33 to 18), likely due to reduced public gatherings during colder weather. Burglary also fell by 40% (5 to 3), aligning with the UK average for this category. A resident would find the 1-in-117 monthly exposure figure particularly relevant, illustrating that every resident faces a non-zero risk of crime during the month. Violent crimes, however, remain the most pressing concern, with a rate 60% above the UK average. This disparity underscores the need for community-focused policing strategies in Cleveleys, where interpersonal conflict may be more prevalent than in other areas.

Cleveleys' crime rate in January 2026 rose 7.0% from the previous month's 8.0 per 1,000, reflecting a localised uptick in violent crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 3 crimes per day—roughly equivalent to one crime every 117 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while not directly comparable to national figures, highlights the persistent presence of crime in Cleveleys. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the area's relatively small size (12,445 residents), the 106 reported crimes represent a significant burden on local residents. Cleveleys' violent crime rate (4.0 per 1,000) is 60% higher than the UK average, a gap that has widened compared to the previous month. In contrast, categories such as burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) remain below UK averages, suggesting that Cleveleys' crime profile is shaped by unique local factors. The disparity between Cleveleys and the UK average underscores the importance of tailoring crime prevention efforts to the specific needs of this coastal community, where social dynamics and spatial patterns may diverge from national trends.