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

Violence and sexual offences dominated Poulton-le-Fylde’s crime profile in January 2025, accounting for 39.4% of all reported incidents, making it the most significant category. This focus on violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where such offences are equally prevalent at 2.5 per 1,000 residents. The area’s overall crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents places it 11.3% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a notable distinction that may reflect Poulton-le-Fylde’s rural-urban mix and smaller population. Anti-social behaviour followed closely as the second most common category, contributing 33.8% of total crimes, though this rate is 114% above the UK average. This discrepancy could be linked to local factors, such as seasonal patterns or community dynamics. The low incidence of shoplifting and vehicle crime—84% and 76% below UK averages respectively—may align with reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours typical of January. Seasonal context suggests that post-holiday periods, combined with colder weather, likely contribute to lower foot traffic in commercial areas, which may reduce opportunities for theft. However, the surge in anti-social behaviour and weapon possession cases indicates areas of concern that warrant further attention from local authorities.

January 2025 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour, which rose by 140% to 24 incidents, and possession of weapons, which doubled from zero to two cases. These spikes contrast with declines in public order offences, vehicle crime, and drugs-related incidents, which fell by 75%, 50%, and 50% respectively. Anti-social behaviour, now accounting for 33.8% of all crimes, is 114% above the UK average, a stark divergence from national trends. Meanwhile, shoplifting and vehicle crime were both 84% and 76% below UK averages, possibly reflecting reduced retail footfall during the post-holiday period. For residents, the doubling of weapon possession cases may signal heightened concerns about public safety in specific neighbourhoods, though no direct causal factors are confirmed. The overall crime mix shifted towards violent and anti-social crimes, with violence and sexual offences remaining the most common category at 39.4% of total incidents.

Poulton-le-Fylde’s crime rate in January 2025 rose to 6.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 54.1% increase from the previous month’s 4.1 per 1,000. This shift underscores a notable fluctuation in local crime patterns. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 158 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents when viewed through a population lens. While the increase from December is significant, the area’s crime rate still sits below the national average, suggesting broader regional differences in policing or community factors. This contrast may reflect Poulton-le-Fylde’s unique characteristics, such as its smaller population and rural-urban mix, which could influence crime dynamics differently than larger, more densely populated areas.