Poulton-le-Fylde Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

August 2024 presented a complex picture of crime in Poulton-le-Fylde, a built-up area within Wyre. The overall crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents, 50% below the UK average of 8.2, reflects the area’s consistent performance in maintaining safety. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 26.1% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 23.9%, with burglary contributing 10.9%. These figures align with the area’s characteristics as a relatively quiet, low-density settlement, where seasonal factors such as the peak holiday month may influence crime patterns. The rise in burglary during August, though significant, is consistent with the seasonal context of increased tourism and the potential for empty homes to be targeted. Anti-social behaviour, while still a concern, remained 31% below the UK average, suggesting that local community policing or social dynamics may contribute to lower levels of disorder. The sharp contrast between Poulton-le-Fylde’s low overall rate and the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies, though the unexpected increases in burglary and bicycle theft indicate areas requiring further attention. As August marks the height of the holiday season, the interplay between temporary population shifts and local crime trends is likely to remain a key factor in shaping future statistics.

August 2024 marked a stark contrast in crime trends, with burglary rates surging by 150% from 2 to 5 incidents, a jump that defies expectations for a low-crime area. Bicycle theft and other theft both rose by 100%, from zero to 2 and 5 respectively, indicating a shift in criminal focus that may relate to seasonal factors such as increased tourism or property visibility. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences dropped by 63.6%, from 33 to 12, a decline consistent with the summer holiday season when populations are dispersed. The breakdown also reveals that burglary in Poulton-le-Fylde is 56% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, while bicycle theft is 122% above the UK rate of 0.1 per 1,000. These figures highlight a divergence in local crime patterns compared to national trends, with property crimes showing unexpected volatility. For residents, the sharp increase in burglary may warrant increased vigilance during the peak holiday season, when empty homes are more common.

Poulton-le-Fylde’s crime rate in August 2024 fell to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 37.8% drop from 6.6 per 1,000 in July. This decline suggests a continued trend of reduced criminal activity compared to the previous month, though seasonal factors may have played a role. On average, one crime was reported per day in August, a local figure that reflects the area’s low overall crime levels. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 244 residents, highlighting the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, Poulton-le-Fylde remains significantly safer, with its overall rate 50% below the national average. This population-scaled perspective underscores the area’s consistent performance in maintaining lower crime rates relative to the UK, even as specific categories like burglary and bicycle theft show unexpected fluctuations. The combination of low daily crime counts and a monthly exposure figure that is well below the UK average illustrates the effectiveness of local policing or community factors in reducing incidents, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causal links.