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

The crime mix in Poulton-le-Fylde during November 2023 reveals a distinctive profile shaped by local demographics and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.7% of all reported crimes, the highest share among categories, yet this rate remains 42% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 28.9%, a figure that is 24% above the national average—a disparity that may reflect the area’s compact built-up environment, where community interactions are frequent and potentially more prone to friction. Other theft, at 13.5%, aligns closely with the UK average, suggesting a balanced approach to property crime prevention. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended darkness—appears to have influenced the mix, with shoplifting and burglary rates rising amid heightened commercial activity. However, the overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents remains significantly below the UK average, indicating a generally safer environment. This balance between localised spikes in certain categories and consistent underperformance in others suggests that Poulton-le-Fylde’s crime profile is shaped by both its rural-urban interface and the rhythms of its small-town economy. The lower rates of public order offences and burglary compared to the UK average may also reflect the area’s relatively low population density and strong community engagement in local policing initiatives, though these factors remain speculative without further data.

November 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary rates surging by 200% compared to the previous month, rising from one to three incidents. This spike, while small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased home occupancy during the festive period or changes in property security practices. Conversely, violence and sexual offences declined by 32%, dropping from 25 to 17 cases—a reduction that contrasts with the UK average for this category, which remains 42% below the national rate. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 11.8%, from 17 to 15 incidents, though this category still exceeds the UK average by 24%. The sharp increase in shoplifting—100% year-on-year—suggests a potential link to Black Friday shopping activity, though the category remains 64% below the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the area’s unique balance between localised spikes and consistent underperformance relative to national benchmarks in specific categories.

Poulton-le-Fylde's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 22.3% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.0. This reduction, though modest, suggests a possible stabilisation in local crime trends after a slight uptick in October. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for ongoing vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 216 residents, a metric that provides context for the likelihood of encountering crime in everyday interactions. With a population of 11,233, the monthly exposure rate highlights that most residents are unlikely to experience crime directly, though the distribution of crime types may influence perceptions of safety. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with a relatively low overall rate, certain categories—such as anti-social behaviour—remain represented compared to the UK average, warranting closer attention to local dynamics.