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

Poulton-le-Fylde’s crime profile in October 2025 continues to reflect its position as a safer area compared to the UK average, with an overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents—41.6% below the national figure of 7.7 per 1,000. This disparity underscores the area’s unique characteristics, likely shaped by its coastal location and relatively low population density. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the most common crime type, accounting for nearly 40% of all incidents, though its rate was 43% higher than the UK average. This suggests localised factors, such as community dynamics or seasonal events like Halloween, may temporarily elevate such incidents. Violence and sexual offences, while still significant (31.4% of total crimes), remained 47% below the UK average, a trend that may be influenced by the area’s quieter, more residential nature. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings and the transition into winter—likely plays a role in shaping crime patterns, particularly for anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the overall stability in crime rates indicates that local initiatives, combined with the area’s inherent characteristics, have contributed to maintaining a lower-than-average crime environment. These findings highlight the importance of considering both geographic and temporal factors when interpreting crime statistics, ensuring that comparisons to national averages are contextualised within the specific realities of Poulton-le-Fylde.

October 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Other theft increased by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents), a sharp rise that may reflect seasonal patterns or isolated incidents. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1), potentially linked to reduced vehicle movement during darker evenings. Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 39.2% of all reported crimes, though its rate was 43% above the UK average—a notable divergence that suggests localised factors may be at play. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 30.4% compared to the previous month, a trend consistent with the broader UK decline in violent crime. However, the rate of bicycle theft was 150% above the UK average, an anomaly that may warrant closer scrutiny given the area’s proximity to coastal routes and recreational paths. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns, influenced by both seasonal transitions and local demographics.

Poulton-le-Fylde's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a 3.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.7 per 1,000. This modest decline aligns with the area’s consistent performance relative to national trends, reflecting a broader pattern of stability in a region historically lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance in maintaining community safety. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 220 residents—a statistic that, while seemingly small, highlights the area’s relative security compared to more densely populated or high-crime regions. This ratio also contextualises the impact of local factors, such as the seasonal shift into darker evenings and the influence of events like Halloween, which may temporarily amplify anti-social behaviour but have not yet disrupted the area’s overall trend of low crime.