Fleetwood Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Fleetwood's January 2025 crime rate of 11.5 per 1,000 residents places the area 62% above the UK average of 7.1, underscoring a stark divergence from national trends. This elevated rate is driven by a combination of violent and anti-social offences, which together account for 65.7% of all reported crimes. Violence and sexual offences alone constitute 39.3% of the total, with a rate of 4.5 per 1,000—79% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 3.0 per 1,000, is 206% above the national figure, reflecting a troubling pattern of disruptive activity. These figures contrast sharply with the UK context, where the average rate for both categories is significantly lower. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—may partly explain the persistence of violent crime, though the absence of a typical winter spike in property crimes is notable. The area's crime profile suggests a need for targeted interventions addressing both immediate public safety concerns and underlying social factors. While property crimes remain relatively low compared to the UK average (property crimes account for 19.3% of total incidents), the focus on violent and anti-social offences indicates a need for community policing strategies that address local tensions. The data also reveals a paradox: while shoplifting fell by 53.8% and burglary rose 700%, the overall property crime rate remains below the UK average, suggesting that retail environments may not be the primary driver of crime in Fleetwood. This complex picture requires a nuanced approach that balances immediate law enforcement actions with longer-term community engagement.

January 2025 saw a dramatic 700% increase in burglary cases, rising from 1 to 8 incidents. This sharp uptick contrasts with a 53.8% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 13 to 6. Public order offences also surged by 112.5%, reflecting a 17% increase in reported incidents. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors and localized pressures. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39.3% of all crimes, remain 79% above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, indicating a persistent challenge in addressing violent crime. Anti-social behaviour, at 3.0 per 1,000, is 206% above the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000, pointing to a need for community-focused interventions. Drugs-related crimes rose 77.8% from 9 to 16 cases, a figure 169% above the UK average. These trends highlight areas where targeted policing and community engagement could yield measurable results, particularly in reducing anti-social behaviour and drug-related incidents.

Fleetwood's crime rate in January 2025 rose to 11.5 per 1,000 residents, a 14.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 10.0. This places the area significantly above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent challenge in local crime management. On a daily basis, approximately 9 crimes were reported each day in January, reflecting a consistent level of activity despite the post-holiday lull typically seen in January. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 87 residents, underscoring the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population of 24,308. This monthly exposure rate offers a tangible measure of how often residents may encounter crime, though it does not account for variations in personal risk factors or geographic hotspots. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Fleetwood's crime burden is higher than the UK average, particularly in categories such as violence and anti-social behaviour, which are 79% and 206% above national figures respectively. These disparities suggest systemic issues that may require targeted interventions beyond general policing efforts.