Crime in Fleetwood: statistics, rates and trends
3,004 crimes were recorded in Fleetwood in the 12 months to August 2026, 120.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fleetwood at a glance
- Crime trends in Fleetwood
- Types of crime in Fleetwood
- Fleetwood compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Fleetwood
- Streets with the most crime in Fleetwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fleetwood
- Demographics of Fleetwood
- Questions about crime in Fleetwood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,245), anti-social behaviour (601) and criminal damage and arson (240) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 176th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Fleetwood | Wyre | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,004 | 9,232 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 120.3 | 77.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -10% | -1% |
| Population | 24,971 | 118,743 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Fleetwood of any year here (3,004 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,004 | 120.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,498 | 140.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,663 | 146.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,981 | 159.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,103 | 164.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,841 | 193.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,414 | 176.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,121 | 165.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,458 | 178.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 229 |
| July 2026 | 285 |
| June 2026 | 313 |
| May 2026 | 284 |
| April 2026 | 224 |
| March 2026 | 225 |
| February 2026 | 179 |
| January 2026 | 214 |
| December 2025 | 215 |
| November 2025 | 327 |
| October 2025 | 251 |
| September 2025 | 258 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fleetwood recorded notably more drugs (91% above the national rate), other crime (82% above the national rate) and possession of weapons (57% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (60% below) and robbery (41% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 32 to 38, while anti-social behaviour fell from 1,069 to 601 and vehicle crime fell from 69 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,245 | 49.9 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 601 | 24.1 | 15.4 | -44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 240 | 9.6 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Public order | 169 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Drugs | 156 | 6.2 | 3.3 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 147 | 5.9 | 8.5 | +8% |
| Other theft | 137 | 5.5 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Other crime | 96 | 3.8 | 2.1 | -14% |
| Burglary | 79 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 2.0 | 5.0 | -28% |
| Possession of weapons | 38 | 1.5 | 1.0 | +19% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 20 | 0.8 | 1.4 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Fleetwood; the highest is Blackpool (176.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Garstang (51.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fleetwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveleys | 1,221 | 97.0 | -19% |
| Thornton (Wyre) | 1,371 | 69.2 | -43% |
| Poulton-le-Fylde | 812 | 67.5 | -44% |
| Blackpool | 27,268 | 176.9 | +47% |
| Garstang | 348 | 51.1 | -58% |
| Heysham | 1,189 | 80.1 | -33% |
| Kirkham | 683 | 83.0 | -31% |
| Lytham St Anne's | 3,302 | 75.4 | -37% |
Of the 5 areas within Fleetwood, Pharos had the highest crime rate (214.4 per 1,000) and Warren the lowest (64.9), 3 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharos | Neighbourhood | 5,648 | 1,211 | 214.4 |
| Mount | Neighbourhood | 6,385 | 846 | 132.5 |
| Rossall | Neighbourhood | 6,208 | 623 | 100.4 |
| Park | Neighbourhood | 4,290 | 365 | 85.1 |
| Warren | Neighbourhood | 4,342 | 282 | 64.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 18% of the crime recorded in Fleetwood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (85).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 85 |
| On or near Kemp Street | 74 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 62 |
| On or near Ash Street | 58 |
| On or near The Croft | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Warren Street | 40 |
| On or near Eastwood Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Brock Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Birch Street | 37 |
Of the 2,403 crimes in Fleetwood with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 601 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,026 | 42.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 439 | 18.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 304 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 180 | 7.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 119 | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 117 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 110 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 60 | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 12 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Fleetwood has an estimated population of 24,971 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and more households without a car (32%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fleetwood average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Fleetwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 45.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Fleetwood a safe place to live?
Fleetwood recorded 120.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 176th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Fleetwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,245 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (601).
Is crime in Fleetwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fleetwood was down 14% on the year before: 3,004 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,498 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fleetwood?
About 24,971 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fleetwood?
Fleetwood is policed by Lancashire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.