Fleetwood Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Fleetwood’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 11.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 45.1% above the UK average of 8.2. This stark deviation from the national norm is driven by a combination of factors, including the area’s built-up character and seasonal dynamics. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 31.8% of all reported incidents, a figure that is 171% above the UK average. This suggests that disturbances in public spaces are a persistent issue, possibly exacerbated by the influx of visitors during the summer months. Violence and sexual offences followed closely, making up 31.5% of crimes and 34% above the UK average. These figures may be influenced by Fleetwood’s role as a coastal town, where social interactions in public areas increase during the warmer months. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of the summer and longer daylight hours—likely contributes to higher reports of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, as more people spend time outdoors. However, the data also reveals some areas of relative safety: vehicle crime was 78% below the UK average, a trend that may be linked to improved security measures in local car parks or reduced vehicle density during the early summer. The overall crime profile reflects a combination of local demographics, tourism patterns, and environmental factors, all of which shape the area’s unique crime profile.

June 2024 saw a sharp increase in bicycle theft, doubling from one to two incidents—a 100% rise. This aligns with the start of the summer season, when cycling activity typically peaks in Fleetwood’s coastal and recreational areas. Theft from the person also doubled, rising from one to two cases, a trend that may reflect increased foot traffic in public spaces during longer daylight hours. Conversely, robbery fell by two-thirds, from three to one incident, possibly due to heightened police presence or seasonal shifts in criminal activity. Vehicle crime dropped by half, from six to three, a decrease that may be linked to reduced parking congestion during the early summer months. Drug-related crimes were 138% above the UK average, a stark contrast to vehicle crime, which was 78% below. These disparities suggest that Fleetwood’s built-up area faces unique challenges, with anti-social behaviour and violence affecting the local crime profile.

Fleetwood’s crime rate in June 2024 fell by 11.9% compared to May 2024, dropping from 13.5 to 11.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of coastal areas, where summer tourism may reduce certain types of crime but increase others. Locally, the monthly total of 289 crimes translates to roughly 10 crimes reported each day, a figure that reflects the built-up area’s density and regular foot traffic. Over the course of June, one crime was reported for every 84 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s vulnerability to persistent issues despite the drop. When scaled to Fleetwood’s population of 24,308, this suggests that while the overall rate is lower than May, the absolute number of crimes remains significant enough to warrant attention from local authorities and residents. The comparison to the UK average is not provided here, as the focus is on internal trends rather than national benchmarks.