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

Poulton-le-Fylde's crime rate for September 2023 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 42.5% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This coastal town within Wyre maintains a consistently low crime profile, reflecting its character as a small built-up area with limited urban density. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 51.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.2%) and criminal damage and arson (7.7%). These patterns align with seasonal rhythms typical of the region, where September's transition from summer to autumn brings both school term changes and shifting social dynamics. The high proportion of violent crimes may relate to the area's proximity to major transport routes and the presence of transient populations during the university freshers' period. Anti-social behaviour rates remained below UK averages, consistent with the town's relatively quiet residential character and community-focused policing initiatives. While property crimes accounted for only 19% of total incidents, the distribution of violent crimes suggests a need for targeted interventions in public spaces during evenings. The overall crime rate remains comfortably below national benchmarks, illustrating the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies in a low-density coastal environment.

September 2023 saw a 14.7% month-on-month decline in Poulton-le-Fylde's crime rate, driven by an 85.7% reduction in shoplifting incidents compared to August. This drop aligns with seasonal trends as the area transitions from summer tourism to the start of the academic term, with fewer transient visitors in local retail spaces. Conversely, possession of weapons increased by 100%, rising from one to two incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened police visibility during the month. Anti-social behaviour also fell sharply by 75%, with public order incidents dropping from four to one, potentially linked to the earlier start of term-time routines. Poulton-le-Fylde's violent crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 remains 12% below the UK average for this category, while anti-social behaviour rates are 33% below the national benchmark. The significant decrease in shoplifting – from seven to one incident – highlights the impact of targeted retail crime prevention efforts, such as CCTV installations and community awareness campaigns in high street areas. These changes demonstrate how seasonal factors and local interventions can influence crime patterns in a small coastal town.

Poulton-le-Fylde's September 2023 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents represents a 14.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.4, illustrating a sustained downward trend. Over the course of the month, this equates to roughly two crimes reported per day, a figure that places the area well within the range of typical low-crime built-up areas. When scaled to the local population of 11,233 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for every 216 residents, a ratio that remains significantly lower than national averages for comparable regions. This daily crime context is particularly relevant for residents concerned about personal safety, as it provides a tangible measure of risk compared to broader UK statistics. The town's performance relative to the UK average is particularly striking in specific categories: violent crime rates are 12% below the national benchmark, while anti-social behaviour incidents are 33% lower. These figures underscore the effectiveness of local policing strategies in managing crime in a small coastal community, where community engagement and targeted interventions have likely contributed to maintaining low crime rates despite the seasonal influx of students and visitors.