Poulton-le-Fylde Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 saw Poulton-le-Fylde record 77 crimes at a rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 14.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This relatively low rate, despite the built-up area's proximity to coastal tourism hubs, suggests a combination of local policing efforts and community resilience. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, accounted for 35.1% of all crimes, but at a rate of 2.4 per 1,000—16% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 32.5% of total crimes.2 per 1,000 is higher than the UK's 1.5 per 1,000. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month—introduces complexity: while increased tourism might typically heighten property crime, the data shows a 37% deficit in shoplifting compared to the UK average, suggesting strong retail security measures. Conversely, the 51% surplus in anti-social behaviour may reflect the challenges of managing transient populations during the summer. These patterns are consistent with Poulton-le-Fylde's character as a coastal town with a mix of permanent residents and seasonal visitors, where the interplay of local infrastructure and temporary influxes of people shapes crime dynamics.

August 2025 marked a stark shift in crime patterns, most the 300% surge in shoplifting, which rose from one incident to four. This unexpected increase contrasts with a 50% decline in drug-related crimes, which fell from two to one. The shift in crime mix also reveals a notable imbalance: anti-social behaviour, at 2.2 per 1,000, is 51% above the UK average, while violent crimes—despite being the most common category—remain 16% below the national rate. Vehicle crime, another area of concern, doubled from one to two incidents, aligning with a 49% deficit compared to the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the unpredictable nature of local crime trends, with shoplifting's sharp rise suggesting a possible link to increased foot traffic during the peak holiday season. Residents may find the 300% increase in shoplifting particularly concerning, as it indicates a potential vulnerability in retail security during August.

Poulton-le-Fylde's crime rate in August 2025 rose by 8.4% compared to July, moving from 6.3 to 6.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects broader patterns in the area's crime dynamics. Daily crime statistics show an average of two reported crimes per day during the month, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for every 146 residents over the course of August. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents within the built-up area's population of 11,233. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate remains 14.8% below the UK average, local fluctuations—such as the sharp rise in shoplifting—highlight the need for community-specific insights. These numbers, while not directly comparable to UK-wide averages, underscore the importance of localized analysis in understanding crime trends within Poulton-le-Fylde.