Fleetwood Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Fleetwood's crime profile in May 2024 reveals a striking imbalance between property and violent crime, with the latter dominating the overall rate of 13.5 per 1,000 residents—60.7% above the UK average of 8.4. This divergence challenges assumptions about built-up areas typically experiencing higher property crime. Violence and sexual offences (110 incidents, 33.5% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (99 incidents, 30.2%) emerged as the most prevalent categories, suggesting a combination of social dynamics and environmental factors. The seasonal context of May—longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—may partly explain the prominence of violent and anti-social incidents, as these conditions often correlate with heightened public interactions and alcohol consumption in coastal towns. While property crime (80 incidents) remains a concern, its share of total crimes is significantly lower than violent crime, a pattern less commonly observed in UK urban centres. This imbalance could reflect local characteristics such as Fleetwood's proximity to the coast, where community interactions and public spaces may amplify interpersonal conflicts. The data also highlights a stark contrast in regional performance: anti-social behaviour rates in Fleetwood are 183% above the UK average, while public order offences are 5% below. This suggests that while some crime types align with national trends, others diverge sharply, warranting further examination of local policing strategies or community factors. The 13.5 per 1,000 rate, though elevated, is tempered by the fact that certain categories like vehicle crime (36% below UK average) and theft from the person (100% below UK average) show marked improvements, indicating effective interventions in specific areas.

May 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with theft from the person and drugs both doubling from previous month levels—rising from 0 to 1 and 7 to 14 respectively. This spike in drug-related incidents, now at 14 (0.6 per 1,000), is 173% above the UK average, suggesting potential challenges in local drug enforcement or increased accessibility. Meanwhile, shoplifting decreased by 12% (25 to 22), a shift that may reflect seasonal retail patterns or targeted policing efforts during May's extended shopping period. The violent crime-to-property crime ratio (110:80) represents a marked departure from typical UK urban profiles, where property crime often dominates. This imbalance is most evident in the violence and sexual offences category, which is 58% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, and anti-social behaviour, which is 183% above the UK average. Residents may find the 36% reduction in vehicle crime (3 to 6 incidents) noteworthy, as this category is 36% below the UK average, indicating effective vehicle security measures or reduced parking congestion in Fleetwood. However, the stark contrast between Fleetwood's anti-social behaviour rates (4.1 per 1,000) and the UK average (1.4 per 1,000) raises questions about local enforcement capacity or community engagement strategies. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-impact categories while maintaining vigilance in areas showing improvement.

Fleetwood's crime rate in May 2024 (13.5 per 1,000) marked a 5.2% decline from the previous month's 14.2 per 1,000, a slight but measurable improvement. This reduction, though modest, contrasts with the persistent elevation above the UK average, which remains 60.7% higher. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 11 crimes per day in May, a figure that, while seemingly manageable, translates to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 74 residents. This statistic highlights the density of criminal activity relative to Fleetwood's population of 24,308, a context that may resonate differently with residents than raw numbers alone. Comparing this to the previous month's rate, the 5.2% decrease suggests a potential stabilization in crime trends, though the overall rate remains significantly above national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a 1-in-74 chance of experiencing a crime over the course of the month, a figure that, when compared to UK-wide averages, underscores the area's distinct challenges. This context is further complicated by the fact that while some categories like vehicle crime (36% below UK average) show promise, others like anti-social behaviour (183% above UK average) remain deeply entrenched. The interplay between these figures illustrates the uneven nature of Fleetwood's crime profile, where localized factors may amplify certain issues while mitigating others, requiring nuanced approaches to community safety.