Fleetwood Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Fleetwood's crime profile in April 2025, accounting for 35.8% of all reported crimes. This category alone stands at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, 76% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour follows closely at 33.9% of total crimes, with a rate of 4.3 per 1,000 — 223% above the national average. These figures highlight a stark contrast to the UK's overall crime profile, where violent crime typically constitutes a smaller share of total incidents. The built-up area within Wyre faces a unique challenge, as the combination of seasonal factors and local demographics appears to amplify incidents of violence and disorder. April's Easter period and spring weather likely contribute to increased outdoor activity, which may partly explain the prominence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. While property crimes remain relatively low at 58 total incidents (18.7% of all crimes), the rate of violent crime in Fleetwood is higher than in most UK areas. This suggests that local social dynamics, possibly linked to the town's coastal location and transient population, play a role in shaping crime patterns. The data illustrates a need for targeted interventions in high-impact categories, particularly where Fleetwood's rates diverge significantly from national norms.

April 2025 saw significant month-on-month changes in specific crime categories. Public order offences surged by 80%, rising from 10 to 18 incidents — a sharp increase that may reflect heightened tensions during Easter celebrations or increased foot traffic in public spaces. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 50%, from 16 to 24 incidents, suggesting a possible link to seasonal transitions or local events. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 50%, from 8 to 4 incidents, potentially due to reduced outdoor activity or changes in parking patterns during the Easter period. The breakdown of crime types reveals stark disparities compared to the UK average: while shoplifting in Fleetwood is 55% below the national rate, anti-social behaviour is 223% above. This contrast underscores the need for differentiated approaches to crime prevention, focusing on areas where local rates diverge sharply from the national profile. Residents may find the 76% above UK average for violence and sexual offences particularly concerning, as this category alone accounts for nearly a third of all reported crimes. The data also shows that other crime types, such as robbery and vehicle crime, have decreased significantly, indicating that some interventions may be yielding positive results.

Fleetwood's crime rate in April 2025 (12.8 per 1,000) represents a 9.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 14.1 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, suggests some stabilization in crime trends following the winter months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 10 crimes per day in April — a figure that, while locally significant, must be contextualized within the town's population of 24,308 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 78 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a relatively small built-up area. Comparing this to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, Fleetwood's rate remains higher, with the gap narrowing slightly from previous months. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher risk of encountering crime than the national average, particularly in categories such as violence and sexual offences. This disparity may be influenced by local factors, including the town's coastal location and the transient nature of some populations. The data also shows that while Fleetwood's rate has decreased from March, the overall level of crime remains well above the UK average, emphasizing the need for continued attention to crime prevention strategies tailored to the area's specific challenges.