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

Poulton-le-Fylde’s September 2025 crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents highlights a marked contrast to the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, with the area recording 36.5% fewer crimes than the national benchmark. This built-up coastal town, part of the Wyre district, continues to demonstrate resilience in crime prevention despite seasonal transitions. The most prevalent crime type — violence and sexual offences — accounted for 43.4% of all reported incidents, though this category remains 19% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common offence (30.2% of total), is the only category in Poulton-le-Fylde that exceeds the UK average by 20%, a discrepancy that may reflect local social dynamics in a community with a mix of residential and commercial areas. The area’s low rates of property crime — including shoplifting (67% below UK average) and vehicle crime (50% below UK average) — suggest effective policing of retail and transport hubs, particularly as the month transitions from summer to autumn. Seasonal factors, such as the return to school and university freshers, may have influenced the uptick in drug-related crimes. Overall, the data underscores Poulton-le-Fylde’s position as a relatively safe area, with targeted interventions likely contributing to sustained reductions in violent crime.

September saw a sharp increase in drug-related crimes, with incidents doubling from 1 to 2 — a 100% rise. This aligns with the start of the academic year, when university freshers and new students may bring heightened demand for illicit substances. Burglary also rose by 100%, with one incident reported after none in August, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 36%, from 25 to 16 cases, potentially reflecting the impact of local initiatives targeting public order during the summer. Shoplifting dropped by 50%, from 4 to 2 incidents, a decline consistent with the seasonal slowdown in retail activity as nights draw in. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type (43.4% of total), remained 19% below the UK average, suggesting that community policing efforts in this coastal built-up area are effectively addressing high-risk incidents.

Poulton-le-Fylde's September 2025 crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 31.1% decrease from the previous month’s 6.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of late summer, as school terms resume and evening activity shifts. Locally, this translates to an average of two reported crimes per day — a figure that, while consistent with historical norms for this built-up coastal area, remains well below national benchmarks. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 212 residents, a ratio that reflects the area’s relatively low population density and strong community engagement. When compared to the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, Poulton-le-Fylde’s rate underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies in mitigating crime during transitional months. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that residents here face a significantly lower risk of victimisation than the national average, though vigilance remains necessary for specific categories like anti-social behaviour, which remains 20% above the UK average.