Crime in Poulton-le-Fylde: statistics, rates and trends
812 crimes were recorded in Poulton-le-Fylde in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Poulton-le-Fylde at a glance
- Crime trends in Poulton-le-Fylde
- Types of crime in Poulton-le-Fylde
- Poulton-le-Fylde compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Poulton-le-Fylde
- Streets with the most crime in Poulton-le-Fylde
- What happened after crimes were reported in Poulton-le-Fylde
- Demographics of Poulton-le-Fylde
- Questions about crime in Poulton-le-Fylde
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (351), anti-social behaviour (147) and criminal damage and arson (60) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 820th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Poulton-le-Fylde | Wyre | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 812 | 9,232 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.5 | 77.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -10% | -1% |
| Population | 12,028 | 118,743 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Poulton-le-Fylde of any year here (812 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 812 | 67.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 764 | 63.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 773 | 64.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 702 | 58.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 803 | 66.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 806 | 67.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 770 | 64.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 725 | 60.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 630 | 52.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 78 |
| July 2026 | 78 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 67 |
| March 2026 | 73 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 65 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 77 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (56% below) and burglary (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 27 to 45 and vehicle crime rose from 28 to 45, while anti-social behaviour fell from 229 to 147.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 351 | 29.2 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 147 | 12.2 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 3.7 | 8.5 | +67% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 3.7 | 5.0 | +61% |
| Other theft | 44 | 3.7 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Public order | 40 | 3.3 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Poulton-le-Fylde; the highest is Blackpool (176.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Garstang (51.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Poulton-le-Fylde |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton (Wyre) | 1,371 | 69.2 | +2% |
| Blackpool | 27,268 | 176.9 | +162% |
| Cleveleys | 1,221 | 97.0 | +44% |
| Fleetwood | 3,004 | 120.3 | +78% |
| Kirkham | 683 | 83.0 | +23% |
| Lytham St Anne's | 3,302 | 75.4 | +12% |
| Warton (Fylde) | 344 | 59.4 | -12% |
| Garstang | 348 | 51.1 | -24% |
Of the 3 areas within Poulton-le-Fylde, Tithebarn had the highest crime rate (97.4 per 1,000) and Hardhorn with High Cross the lowest (69.6).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tithebarn | Neighbourhood | 4,262 | 415 | 97.4 |
| Breck | Neighbourhood | 4,654 | 371 | 79.7 |
| Hardhorn with High Cross | Neighbourhood | 7,788 | 542 | 69.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Poulton-le-Fylde over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Brockholes Crescent” (102).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brockholes Crescent | 102 |
| On or near Argyle Road | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
| On or near Ball Street | 38 |
| On or near Church Street | 31 |
| On or near Nightclub | 23 |
| On or near Saphire Drive | 23 |
| On or near Park Road | 20 |
| On or near A586 | 16 |
| On or near Stafford Avenue | 14 |
Of the 665 crimes in Poulton-le-Fylde with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 147 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 286 | 43.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 175 | 26.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Poulton-le-Fylde has an estimated population of 12,028 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.3%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and an older population (30%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Poulton-le-Fylde average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Poulton-le-Fylde | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Poulton-le-Fylde a safe place to live?
Poulton-le-Fylde recorded 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 820th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Poulton-le-Fylde?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 351 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (147).
Is crime in Poulton-le-Fylde going up or down?
Recorded crime in Poulton-le-Fylde was up 6% on the year before: 812 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 764 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Poulton-le-Fylde?
About 12,028 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Poulton-le-Fylde?
Poulton-le-Fylde 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.