Fleetwood Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Fleetwood's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 11.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 58.1% above the UK average of 7.4. This stark divergence from the national picture highlights a persistent challenge for local authorities. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (35.9% of all incidents), anti-social behaviour (18.0%), and criminal damage and arson (13.0%). These figures suggest a pattern of interpersonal conflict and property-related crime that may be influenced by the area's characteristics as a coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail footfall—likely contributes to lower outdoor crime rates but may exacerbate indoor or targeted incidents. Violence and sexual offences, for instance, were 62% above the UK average, a figure that could reflect the impact of social isolation or the presence of transient populations in the area. Similarly, anti-social behaviour's 112% excess over the national average may be tied to the dynamics of a built-up coastal community, where noise disputes or public intoxication are more common. The data also reveals an unusual spike in bicycle theft, 67% above the UK average, which might be linked to the presence of cycling infrastructure or the movement of transient individuals during the winter months. While the overall crime rate remains concerning, the breakdown illustrates that certain categories are affected, requiring tailored interventions that address both the immediate and systemic factors driving these trends.

January 2024 saw a 300% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 1 to 4 cases, a stark shift in the crime mix that pushed violent crimes to the forefront. Shoplifting also surged by 260%, jumping from 5 to 18 cases, a figure that is 23% above the UK average for this category. Conversely, public order offences fell by 50%, from 14 to 7, marking one of the few decreases in the month. Anti-social behaviour remained significantly elevated, 112% above the UK average, and criminal damage and arson were 163% above the national rate. These fluctuations suggest a combination of seasonal factors—such as post-holiday activity—and local dynamics. For residents, the sharp rise in shoplifting may prompt increased vigilance at local retail outlets, particularly during off-peak hours when foot traffic is lower.

Fleetwood's crime rate in January 2024 rose slightly to 11.7 per 1,000 residents, a 2.1% increase from the previous month's 11.4. This places the area 58.1% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a disparity that has persisted for several months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 9 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 86 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is a local metric and not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, it underscores the density of incidents within Fleetwood's built-up area. The population context reveals that crime remains concentrated here compared to the national average, though the exact reasons for this gap require further analysis of local factors such as demographics, policing strategies, or socioeconomic conditions.