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

The crime mix in Poulton-le-Fylde during November 2025 reveals a pronounced emphasis on violent and anti-social incidents, which together account for 67.6% of all reported crimes. Violence and sexual offences alone make up 45.5% of the total, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). This imbalance suggests that local factors—such as the area's proximity to Wyre's main retail and community hubs—may contribute to a higher incidence of interpersonal crimes. Anti-social behaviour, at 22.1% of the total, further reinforces this pattern, indicating that public spaces may be particularly vulnerable to disorderly conduct. The seasonal context of November, with its combination of Bonfire Night and the start of Black Friday shopping, likely exacerbates these trends by increasing foot traffic and social interactions in high-traffic areas. Property crimes constitute only 23.4% of the total, with shoplifting and other thefts accounting for 15.6%—a figure 21% below the UK average. This suggests that while property-related crimes remain a concern, they are not the dominant driver of the area's crime profile. The overall crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents places Poulton-le-Fylde 5.5% below the UK average, reflecting a relatively safer environment compared to the national picture, though the sharp increase in violent crimes highlights the need for targeted interventions.

Violence and sexual offences saw the most dramatic increase, rising by 118.8% from 16 to 35 incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average, where this category is 21% below. This surge may be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, which can draw larger crowds and heighten tensions in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour also rose slightly, though it remained 42% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in community management. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 21% compared to the UK average, potentially reflecting effective retail security measures or a shift in criminal activity toward more violent crimes. Bicycle theft, at 67% above the UK average, remains a concern, though it decreased by 50% month-on-month. These shifts illustrate a combination of local dynamics and broader national trends.

Poulton-le-Fylde's crime rate in November 2025 rose by 50.9% compared to the previous month, increasing from 4.5 to 6.9 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend aligns with seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the start of Black Friday shopping, which may heighten activity in public spaces. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately 3 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the built-up nature of the locality and its proximity to retail hubs. When scaled to the population of 11,233, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 146 residents. This rate, while below the UK average, highlights the need for local awareness during peak periods of public activity. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while the area remains relatively safe compared to the UK average, the increase in November suggests a shift in patterns that warrants monitoring alongside local events.