Poulton-le-Fylde Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

May 2023 saw Poulton-le-Fylde maintain a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents, 30% below the UK average of 8.0. This marked a continuation of the area’s trend toward lower-than-average crime. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.5% of all crimes (23 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (33.3%, 21 incidents) and criminal damage and arson (12.7%, 8 incidents). These figures align with the area’s character as a small, built-up coastal community where seasonal factors significantly influence crime dynamics. The extended evenings of May, coupled with bank holidays, likely contributed to increased socialising in public spaces, which may partly explain the prominence of violent and anti-social incidents. While property crimes remained relatively low (15 total, or 23.8% of all crimes), the breakdown highlights a shift toward more interpersonal crime, a trend consistent with areas experiencing community-based social interactions. Public order offences—such as disturbances and alcohol-related incidents—rose sharply in May, reflecting the impact of longer daylight hours and seasonal events. This suggests that local policing strategies may need to adapt to the rhythms of the area’s calendar, particularly during months with higher foot traffic and outdoor activity.

May 2023 revealed troubling spikes in specific crime categories, with public order offences surging by 300% compared to April (1 to 4 incidents) and robbery doubling from zero to one. These increases, though modest in absolute terms, signal shifts in local crime dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, fell by 19.2% (26 to 21 incidents), a decline that may reflect targeted community engagement efforts or seasonal factors. The area’s violent crime rate (2.1 per 1,000) remains 24% below the UK average, but the 36.5% share of total crimes suggests a persistent focus on interpersonal conflict. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding public order disturbances, which now account for 6.4% of all crimes, a stark increase from previous months. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 60% (5 to 2 incidents), potentially linked to reduced foot traffic in parking areas during May. For context, anti-social behaviour in Poulton-le-Fylde is 43% above the UK average (1.9 vs 1.3 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may stem from the area’s smaller, more tightly knit community where disputes are more likely to escalate into reported incidents. These patterns underscore the need for residents to remain aware of local hotspots, particularly in areas with high concentrations of social activity.

Poulton-le-Fylde’s crime rate in May 2023 (5.6 per 1,000) marked a 12.5% decrease from April’s 6.4, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, highlights the potential for rapid escalation in specific categories. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 178 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable UK areas. However, this statistic must be contextualised within the area’s population size (11,233 residents) and geographic characteristics. The 1-in-178 ratio is a useful benchmark for residents, offering a tangible sense of the scale of crime in their daily lives. When compared to the UK average, Poulton-le-Fylde’s overall rate remains 30% below, a gap that underscores the effectiveness of local policing or the area’s inherent lower risk profile. Yet, the sharp rise in public order offences—a category where the area is 39% below the UK average—illustrates the combination of local demographics and seasonal factors. Residents should note that while the area is generally safer than the UK average, targeted awareness of emerging trends, such as the 300% surge in public order incidents, is essential for maintaining this safety.