Fleetwood Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Fleetwood's crime rate in March 2025 stood at 14.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 80.8% above the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.7% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 31.5% and drugs-related offences at 6.1%. These figures reflect a persistent challenge in managing violent crime, with local rates for violence and sexual offences 90% higher than the national average. The seasonal context of March—transitioning to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks moving forward—may contribute to increased social activity in public spaces, potentially influencing crime patterns. Anti-social behaviour, while remaining a significant issue, shows a marked divergence from UK trends, being 252% above the national average. This could be linked to the area's built-up character within Wyre, where concentrated populations and commercial activity may amplify such incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates in Fleetwood were 71% below the UK average, suggesting that retail environments or policing strategies may be effective in this category. The overall crime profile indicates a need for targeted interventions in violent and anti-social crime areas, while the lower rates in property crimes like shoplifting offer a potential model for broader strategies.

March 2025 saw dramatic shifts in Fleetwood's crime profile, with theft from the person, possession of weapons, and bicycle theft each doubling from zero to one, two, and three incidents respectively. This 100% increase in three categories highlights a sudden surge in specific offences, though no broader pattern emerges across other crime types. Violent crimes remained the largest category at 36.7% of total incidents, far exceeding the UK average for violence and sexual offences by 90%. Anti-social behaviour, at 31.5% of total crimes, was 252% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 27% below national levels seen in public order offences. The decrease in criminal damage and arson by 33.3% (24 to 16) may reflect seasonal factors, as March's transition to spring and extended evenings could influence outdoor activity patterns. These fluctuations illustrate the combination of local conditions and broader crime trends.

Fleetwood's crime rate in March 2025 rose to 14.1 per 1,000 residents, a 31.9% increase from February's 10.7 per 1,000. This places the area 80.8% above the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately 11 crimes per day in March, reflecting a persistent local challenge. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 71 residents, a figure that underscores the density of incidents relative to the population. With 24,308 residents, the area's crime profile remains starkly different from national trends, particularly in violent and anti-social crime categories. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher monthly exposure to crime than the UK average, though specific crime types show varying degrees of divergence. For instance, public order offences in Fleetwood are 27% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may temper certain categories despite overall elevated rates.