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

For a community of 11,233 residents, 74 crimes were reported in July 2024, translating to a crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 people. This figure is 21.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, placing Poulton-le-Fylde among the safer areas in the country. The breakdown reveals a stark contrast in crime types: violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 31.1%. These two categories alone represent over 75% of the total crimes, highlighting the need for focused interventions in community safety and public order. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, with schools out, tourism at its height, and festivals in full swing—likely contributes to the prominence of violent and anti-social incidents. While the overall rate remains stable compared to the previous month, the mix of crimes suggests that local factors such as increased foot traffic, late-night events, and social gatherings may play a role in shaping the crime profile. However, other categories such as criminal damage and arson, public order, and vehicle crime are below UK averages, indicating that Poulton-le-Fylde may have a lower incidence of these specific types of crime compared to other areas. The relatively low rates of property crimes—only 12 out of 74 total incidents—contrast sharply with the higher prevalence of violent and disorder-related offences, suggesting that the area’s crime profile is heavily influenced by social and community dynamics rather than economic or environmental factors. This pattern is consistent with Poulton-le-Fylde’s character as a coastal resort and commuter town, where seasonal influxes of visitors and the absence of large industrial or commercial hubs may contribute to the observed crime trends. The data also reveals that shoplifting, a category often associated with high-traffic retail areas, is 85% below the UK average, further reinforcing the idea that the area’s crime profile is shaped more by its demographic and geographic characteristics than by traditional commercial activity.

July 2024 saw a notable 53.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 15 to 23 incidents. This surge, alongside a 100% jump in both 'other crime' and 'theft from the person'—each from zero to one incident—suggests a shift in the types of incidents being reported. These changes may reflect heightened community activity during the summer months, with festivals and open-air events potentially contributing to a rise in disorder-related crimes. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 70%, burglary fell by two-thirds, and shoplifting decreased by 50%, indicating that some crime types may be influenced by seasonal patterns such as reduced foot traffic in certain areas. Violence and sexual offences remain 2% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 45% above, underscoring areas where local policing and community engagement could be prioritised. However, categories like criminal damage and arson, public order, and vehicle crime are significantly below UK averages, suggesting that Poulton-le-Fylde may have a different crime dynamic compared to other regions.

With a population of 11,233, the 74 reported crimes in July equate to roughly two incidents per day, a figure that may seem modest to residents but reflects the area’s overall safety profile. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 152 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Poulton-le-Fylde among the areas with the lowest incidence of crime relative to population size. Comparing this to June, the crime rate remained stable at 6.6 per 1,000, a slight decrease of 1.3% from the previous month’s 6.7. This minimal fluctuation suggests that the area has maintained a consistent level of safety, even as seasonal factors such as festivals and tourism peaks influence crime patterns. The daily crime count, while low, highlights the importance of vigilance during events that draw larger crowds, as these can sometimes lead to an increase in anti-social behaviour and disorder-related incidents. For residents, understanding these figures in the context of the area’s population and seasonal activity provides a clearer picture of how crime rates are managed and what factors might contribute to occasional spikes.