Fleetwood Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Fleetwood's crime profile in August 2023 reveals a troubling pattern of elevated rates, with the overall crime rate of 13.5 per 1,000 residents marking a stark 66.7% increase above the UK average. This disparity is most evident in anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34.5% of all reported crimes—226% higher than the national average. Violence and sexual offences (32.6% of total crimes) also far outpace UK levels, reflecting a persistent challenge in managing public safety. These figures align with August's seasonal context, a peak holiday month that may amplify tensions in crowded areas or leave properties vulnerable during absences. While the area's retail and residential mix likely contributes to certain crime types, the disproportionate emphasis on violent and disruptive offences suggests deeper issues, possibly linked to social dynamics or resource allocation. Property crimes such as burglary (3.7% above UK average) remain relatively contained compared to the surge in violent incidents, highlighting a shift in crime priorities. The data underscores the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing anti-social behaviour and violent crime, which dominate the local profile and contrast sharply with the UK's more balanced distribution of crime types.

August 2023 saw sharp increases in several crime categories, with Other crime surging by 120% (5 to 11 cases) and Theft from the person doubling (1 to 2 cases). Robbery also rose to one incident, marking a 100% increase from zero in July. These spikes, though localized, signal emerging trends that residents should monitor. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark imbalance: anti-social behaviour (34.5% of total crimes) and violence and sexual offences (32.6%) dominate, both far exceeding UK averages by 226% and 67% respectively. This violent and disruptive mix contrasts with the UK profile, where property crimes typically hold greater share. Meanwhile, bicycle theft fell by two-thirds (3 to 1 cases), possibly linked to seasonal changes in cycling activity. For residents, the rise in Other crime—though vague in definition—warrants attention, as it includes unclassified incidents that may reflect underreported or complex local issues.

Fleetwood's crime rate in August 2023 fell by 3.8% compared to the previous month, declining from 14.0 to 13.5 per 1,000 residents. This slight reduction contrasts with the persistent elevation in local crime relative to the UK average, which remains 66.7% higher. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 11 crimes reported each day in August, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for every 74 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate highlights the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population, underscoring the need for vigilance. The population context further illustrates the scale: with 24,308 residents, each individual faces a 0.0135 probability of being a victim, a rate significantly above the national benchmark. While the month-on-month decline suggests some stabilization, the overall crime burden remains pronounced, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and violent offences, which far exceed UK averages.