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

Poulton-le-Fylde's February 2025 crime profile reveals a stark contrast between property and violent crime trends, with violent crime slightly outpacing property crime for the first time in recent months. The overall crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents, 22.4% below the UK average, masks a combination of categories, where anti-social behaviour dominates at 32.8% of all recorded crimes. This figure, 1.7 per 1,000 residents, is 75% above the UK average, indicating a localised challenge that may reflect the built-up area's social fabric and community interactions. Meanwhile, violent and sexual offences account for 31.0% of incidents, with a rate of 1.6 per 1,000—32% below the UK average—suggesting a lower prevalence of such crimes compared to national trends. The seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may partly explain the lower overall crime rate, though the surge in anti-social behaviour complicates this narrative. Vehicle crime, at 0.5 per 1,000, is 35% above the UK average, a figure that could be linked to local transportation patterns or the impact of colder weather on vehicle-related incidents. These dynamics highlight the need for targeted strategies to address the unique challenges of this coastal built-up area, where community engagement and localised policing may play a pivotal role in shaping future crime trends.

February 2025 saw a striking 400% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 5 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal patterns of vehicle use or changes in local parking habits. Concurrently, public order offences surged by 300%, jumping from 1 to 4, suggesting potential disruptions in community dynamics or increased scrutiny during the winter months. In contrast, violent crimes fell by 35.7%, dropping from 28 to 18, a decline that may align with the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity. Anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 32.8% of all crimes, remains significantly higher than the UK average—75% above—highlighting a persistent challenge in this category. These fluctuations underscore the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing vehicle crime and public order issues while maintaining the positive trend in reducing violent incidents.

Poulton-le-Fylde's February 2025 crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents marks an 18.4% decline from the previous month's 6.3 per 1,000, reflecting a notable shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day during February, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 194 residents, a metric that translates to a monthly exposure rate of approximately 1-in-194. This compares to a population of 11,233, illustrating that the crime rate remains relatively low compared to the UK average. The reduction in violent crimes by 35.7% and the decline in anti-social behaviour by 20.8% suggest a potential seasonal influence, with the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity possibly contributing to a quieter crime environment. These figures provide residents with a clearer picture of their monthly risk profile, helping to inform local awareness and preparedness.