Fleetwood Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Fleetwood's crime profile in February 2024 reveals a starkly imbalanced distribution of crime types, with violent and sexual offences dominating the landscape. At 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate is 70.4% above the UK average of 7.1, underscoring a persistent challenge in public safety. Violence and sexual offences (36.9% of all crimes) and anti-social behaviour (25.9%) collectively account for over 60% of reported incidents, a pattern that diverges sharply from the UK's broader crime mix, where property crimes typically hold greater prominence. This skewed distribution may reflect the area's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where interpersonal conflicts and public order issues are more pronounced. Seasonal factors may also play a role: February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull could contribute to the concentration of crimes in indoor spaces and late-night venues. Criminal damage and arson (7.9%) and anti-social behaviour (25.9%) are both significantly above UK averages, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in areas prone to disorder. While property crimes remain a concern (77 total), their share (26.3%) is lower than the UK average, where property-related incidents typically dominate. This divergence highlights the unique socio-environmental dynamics at play in Fleetwood, where community cohesion and local policing strategies may require tailored approaches to address the specific challenges of violent and anti-social crime.

February 2024 saw marked shifts in Fleetwood's crime mix, with possession of weapons surging by 133.3% (3 to 7 incidents) and theft from the person doubling from 0 to 1. These increases, though small in absolute terms, signal emerging trends that may warrant closer monitoring. Conversely, burglary fell sharply by 68.4% (19 to 6), and bicycle theft dropped 66.7% (3 to 1), potentially reflecting seasonal patterns or the impact of winter weather on outdoor crime. The area's violent crime rate (4.4 per 1,000) is 76% above the UK average, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 36.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour, at 3.1 per 1,000, is 195% above the UK average, suggesting a need for enhanced community engagement strategies. In contrast, public order offences (0.4 per 1,000) are 18% below the UK average, due to the area's lower density of nightlife venues compared to major urban centres. For residents, the 68.4% drop in burglary may indicate improved security measures or a temporary lull, though the overall crime rate remains higher than the UK average. These figures illustrate the combination of local conditions and national trends, requiring nuanced analysis to inform effective policing and community initiatives.

Fleetwood's crime rate in February 2024 (12.1 per 1,000) represents a 3.2% increase from the previous month's 11.7, reflecting a slight upward trend in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 10 crimes per day over the 29-day period, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for local residents. When scaled to the population of 24,308, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 83 residents over the course of the month—a stark reminder of the persistent challenge in maintaining public safety. This monthly exposure rate is significantly higher than the UK average, where the typical resident faces a much lower risk of victimisation. The comparison with the previous month highlights the volatility of crime trends, with some categories showing marked decreases (burglary, bicycle theft) and others rising (weapon possession, theft from the person). These fluctuations may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity, or localised events that temporarily disrupt normal patterns. While the 3.2% increase is modest, it underscores the need for sustained efforts in crime prevention, particularly in areas where violent and anti-social behaviour remain high compared to the UK average.