Fleetwood Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Fleetwood's crime profile in February 2025 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crime, with violence and sexual offences dominating the landscape. At 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents—59.7% above the UK average—this built-up area within Wyre faces a higher risk than the national average. The breakdown of crimes shows that violence and sexual offences (32.3% of total) and anti-social behaviour (25.0%) account for over half of all incidents, while property crimes make up a smaller proportion. This mix suggests a community grappling with social tensions that may be exacerbated by the area's character as a coastal town with transient populations and limited economic opportunities. The high rate of anti-social behaviour (2.7 per 1,000) and drug-related crimes (0.9 per 1,000, 260% above UK average) points to systemic issues that could be linked to the winter season's impact on mental health and social cohesion. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000, 52% below UK average) may reflect the nature of Fleetwood's retail environment, which lacks the high-traffic hubs typical of larger urban centres. This seasonal context—February as a pre-spring lull with low outdoor activity—likely contributes to the reduced visibility of certain crimes, such as vehicle theft, while amplifying indoor-based issues like domestic violence and substance misuse.

February 2025 saw a stark shift in Fleetwood's crime mix, with drug-related offences increasing by 37.5% (16 to 22 incidents) and other theft rising sharply by 111.1% (9 to 19). This surge in drug-related crimes, which now stand at 0.9 per 1,000 residents—260% above the UK average—suggests heightened activity in illicit networks. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 33.3% (9 to 6), a drop that may reflect seasonal trends or changes in parking patterns. The dominance of violence and sexual offences (32.3% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (25.0%) over property crimes indicates a social fabric under strain, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or transient populations. Shoplifting remained below the UK average by 52%, a contrast that may be attributed to Fleetwood's retail landscape or local enforcement efforts. These figures provide critical insight for residents concerned about specific risks, such as the need for increased vigilance around drug-related activity.

Fleetwood's crime rate in February 2025 dropped by 7.1% compared to the previous month, reflecting a slight but notable shift in local crime dynamics. This decline follows a peak in January, where the rate stood at 11.5 per 1,000 residents. The monthly exposure figure—1 crime per 93 residents—provides a tangible sense of risk for the average resident, though this remains a localised metric without UK-wide comparison. Daily crime activity averaged 9 incidents per day, a figure that, while consistent with the area's historical patterns, underscores the persistent need for vigilance. When viewed through the lens of population, the 24,308 residents of Fleetwood experience a crime rate nearly double the UK average, a disparity that highlights the unique challenges faced by this built-up area. The drop in vehicle crime and public order offences may suggest seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity during winter, but the absence of a corresponding decrease in violent crime indicates deeper, more entrenched issues requiring targeted interventions.