Poulton-le-Fylde Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

The balance between property and violent crime in Poulton-le-Fylde during February 2026 reveals a pattern that may partly explain the area's overall safety profile. With a total crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents, the area sits 9.4% below the UK average of 6.4. This discrepancy is driven by a stark contrast in crime types: violent crimes (30 incidents) accounted for 46.2% of all reported crimes, while property crimes (20 incidents) made up just 30.8%. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime picture, contributing nearly half of all incidents, a share significantly higher than the UK average for this category. This overrepresentation of violent crime may reflect local dynamics, such as the area’s compact built-up nature, which could amplify interactions in public spaces. Seasonal factors also play a role: February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may reduce opportunities for property crimes like shoplifting, which fell by 85.7% compared to January. However, the persistent presence of violence and sexual offences suggests a need to consider year-round social or environmental factors, such as the area’s proximity to transport links or transient populations. Anti-social behaviour, at 13.9% of total crimes, remains a notable concern, though it is 12% below the UK average. This mix of crime types highlights the combination of local geography and broader national trends, with violent crime emerging as the defining feature of Poulton-le-Fylde’s current crime profile.

February 2026 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson surging by 133.3% (from 3 to 7 incidents) and robbery doubling to 1 incident. These increases contrast with steep declines in shoplifting (-85.7%) and drugs offences (-66.7%), suggesting seasonal or situational shifts. The dominance of violent crime—accounting for nearly half of all incidents—contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up 16% of total crimes. In Poulton-le-Fylde, this category was 16% above the UK average, indicating a localised concentration of violent incidents that may be influenced by factors such as the built-up area’s density or social interactions. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (13.9% of total crimes) was 12% below the UK average, a figure that could reflect community cohesion or effective local policing. For residents, the 100% increase in robbery—a rare occurrence in the area—may signal a need for heightened vigilance in high-traffic zones. The absence of shoplifting incidents, though unusual, aligns with the winter lull in retail activity and reduced foot traffic, which may limit opportunities for such crimes. These shifts underscore the dynamic nature of crime patterns, where both localised factors and broader seasonal trends shape the monthly profile.

Poulton-le-Fylde’s crime rate remained stable in February 2026, matching the previous month’s rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents. This consistency, despite significant fluctuations in individual crime categories, suggests that the area’s overall safety position is relatively resilient to month-on-month variations. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the compact nature of the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 173 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average for similar-sized communities. This statistic contextualises the local experience: residents are less likely to encounter crime compared to the national average, though the concentration of violent incidents may create a different perception of safety. The population context also matters: with 11,233 residents, the area’s crime numbers are manageable in absolute terms, but the proportion of violent crimes raises questions about localised factors. For instance, the 16% above-average rate of violence and sexual offences may indicate challenges in maintaining public safety in densely populated areas, even as other crime types remain below the UK average. These figures collectively illustrate a community that is generally safer than the national average but faces specific pressures in violent crime prevention.