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

In June 2025, Poulton-le-Fylde’s crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents placed it 18.5% below the UK average, a position that underscores the area’s relatively low-risk environment for most residents. The crime profile was dominated by two categories: violence and sexual offences (34 incidents, 46% of total) and anti-social behaviour (24 incidents, 32.4%), both of which together accounted for over three-quarters of all reported crimes. This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences constitute a smaller share of the total. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may have influenced the pattern, as increased social activity and tourism could contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour. However, the area’s crime rate is lower than the UK average for several categories, including shoplifting (68% below), drugs (63% below), and public order offences (83% below), suggesting that local factors, such as community policing or demographic characteristics, may play a role. The relatively low levels of property crime—just 14 incidents (19% below the UK average)—further highlight the area’s distinct profile, where violent and disorderly incidents dominate over theft or burglary. This balance may reflect the built-up nature of the area, where residential density could drive interpersonal conflicts but reduce opportunities for property crime compared to more rural or industrial zones. For residents, the overall crime rate translates to a daily risk of encountering roughly 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while not negligible, is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to the same population size.

June 2025 saw a 50% increase in vehicle crime and other theft, rising from 2 to 3 incidents each. This uptick could be linked to increased summer activity. Anti-social behaviour rose by 33.3%, climbing from 18 to 24 reports, a figure that is 48% above the UK average for this category. Public order offences fell by 80%, dropping from 5 to 1, possibly due to the start of the summer holiday season reducing transient populations. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, accounting for 46% of all incidents, though their rate (3.0 per 1,000) was just 5% above the UK average. This suggests that while local violence rates are slightly higher than national benchmarks, they remain within a narrow margin. For residents, the sharp drop in shoplifting (68% below the UK average) may indicate effective local policing or seasonal retail patterns.

Poulton-le-Fylde’s crime rate in June 2025 stood at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, a 2.7% decrease from the previous month’s 6.8 per 1,000. This small but consistent decline suggests a stabilising trend in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a built-up area with a population of 11,233. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 152 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community where most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives. This monthly exposure rate places the area well below the UK average when scaled to the same population size, though direct comparisons to national figures are not available for this metric. The shift in crime types—such as the sharp drop in public order offences—may reflect seasonal factors, with summer holidays reducing transient populations that often contribute to such incidents.