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

May 2024 saw Poulton-le-Fylde maintain a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents, 22.6% below the UK average of 8.4. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (31.5% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.2%) and criminal damage (13.7%). Seasonal factors likely contributed to the rise in violence, as longer evenings and bank holidays in May may have increased outdoor socialising and drinking. However, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, reflecting the area’s generally safe environment. The breakdown of crimes reveals a mix of localised risks: while property crimes such as burglary and criminal damage rose sharply, violent crime remained below national levels. This contrast may be attributed to the area’s character as a relatively small, rural-adjacent built-up area with limited nightlife, which reduces exposure to certain types of crime. The decrease in anti-social behaviour—by 33.3% compared to April—may indicate the impact of seasonal transitions, as warmer weather and school holidays could have shifted activity patterns. Despite these fluctuations, the overall crime rate remains stable, suggesting that Poulton-le-Fylde continues to benefit from a lower baseline of criminal activity compared to the UK as a whole.

Burglary rates surged by 150% in May, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This spike may partly explain the area’s elevated risk in property crimes, despite an overall lower crime rate compared to the UK. Criminal damage and arson also doubled, increasing from 5 to 10 cases. While vehicle crime dropped by 50%—likely due to reduced car theft during the spring—anti-social behaviour fell by 33.3%, a decline that aligns with the start of the summer holiday season. Violence and sexual offences, though down by 8%, remain the most common crime type, accounting for 31.5% of all incidents. The rate of violence (2.1 per 1,000) is 26% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may mitigate some risks. Residents should be aware that burglary and criminal damage are now 45% and 49% above the UK average, respectively, indicating areas for targeted awareness.

Poulton-le-Fylde's crime rate in May 2024 fell to 6.5 per 1,000 residents, a 4.0% decrease from the previous month’s 6.8 rate. This decline contrasts with the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, placing the area 22.6% below the national benchmark. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported per day in May, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance in specific areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 154 residents, a monthly exposure rate that aligns with the area’s generally lower crime profile. The population context is critical: with 11,233 residents, the localised nature of incidents means that most residents are not directly affected, but the increases in certain crime types suggest targeted risks. This monthly aggregate does not account for variations in individual risk, which may be influenced by localised factors such as specific neighbourhoods or activities.