Crime in Poulton-le-Fylde: statistics, rates and trends
811 crimes were recorded in Poulton-le-Fylde in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Poulton-le-Fylde
- Questions about crime in Poulton-le-Fylde
- About this data
811 crimes were recorded in Poulton-le-Fylde in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 346 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Poulton-le-Fylde has the 836th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Poulton-le-Fylde | Wyre | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 811 | 9,353 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.4 | 78.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 12,028 | 118,743 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Poulton-le-Fylde was highest in the year to July 2021 (816 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (619). Over the whole period it rose 31%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 811 | 67.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 733 | 60.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 788 | 65.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 705 | 58.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 795 | 66.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 816 | 67.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 758 | 63.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 724 | 60.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 619 | 51.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 77 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Poulton-le-Fylde over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+100%) and criminal damage and arson (+42%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 346 | 28.8 | 0.84 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 156 | 13.0 | 0.85 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 5.1 | 0.75 | +42% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 3.8 | 0.46 | +100% |
| Other theft | 43 | 3.6 | 0.56 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 3.5 | 0.71 | +35% |
| Public order | 39 | 3.2 | 0.49 | +0% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.8 | 0.56 | +47% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.7 | 0.47 | +11% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.3 | 0.63 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.7 | 0.91 | +125% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 0.51 | +50% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Poulton-le-Fylde
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Poulton-le-Fylde recorded 346 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 42.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Poulton-le-Fylde
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Poulton-le-Fylde recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Poulton-le-Fylde
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Poulton-le-Fylde recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Poulton-le-Fylde
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Poulton-le-Fylde recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Poulton-le-Fylde
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Poulton-le-Fylde recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Poulton-le-Fylde
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Poulton-le-Fylde recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Poulton-le-Fylde
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Poulton-le-Fylde recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Poulton-le-Fylde
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Poulton-le-Fylde recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Poulton-le-Fylde
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Poulton-le-Fylde recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Poulton-le-Fylde
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Poulton-le-Fylde recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Poulton-le-Fylde
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Poulton-le-Fylde recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Poulton-le-Fylde
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Poulton-le-Fylde recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Poulton-le-Fylde
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Poulton-le-Fylde recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Poulton-le-Fylde
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Poulton-le-Fylde recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Poulton-le-Fylde, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Poulton-le-Fylde.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Poulton-le-Fylde |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton (Wyre) | 1,371 | 69.2 | +3% |
| Blackpool | 27,786 | 180.3 | +167% |
| Cleveleys | 1,219 | 96.9 | +44% |
| Fleetwood | 3,066 | 122.8 | +82% |
| Kirkham | 679 | 82.5 | +22% |
| Lytham St Anne's | 3,420 | 78.1 | +16% |
| Warton (Fylde) | 339 | 58.5 | -13% |
| Garstang | 367 | 53.9 | -20% |
3 areas within Poulton-le-Fylde, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Tithebarn had the highest rate (94.1 per 1,000) and Hardhorn with High Cross the lowest (70.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tithebarn | Neighbourhood | 4,262 | 401 | 94.1 |
| Breck | Neighbourhood | 4,654 | 375 | 80.6 |
| Hardhorn with High Cross | Neighbourhood | 7,788 | 551 | 70.7 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Poulton-le-Fylde over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brockholes Crescent | 89 |
| On or near Argyle Road | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 45 |
| On or near Ball Street | 36 |
| On or near Church Street | 29 |
| On or near Saphire Drive | 24 |
| On or near Nightclub | 23 |
| On or near Park Road | 20 |
| On or near A586 | 17 |
| On or near Stafford Avenue | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Poulton-le-Fylde over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 288 | 35.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 178 | 21.9% |
| Not recorded | 156 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 7.9% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 5.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Poulton-le-Fylde has an estimated population of 12,028. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Poulton-le-Fylde sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Poulton-le-Fylde |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.8% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Poulton-le-Fylde a safe place to live?
Poulton-le-Fylde recorded 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Poulton-le-Fylde?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 346 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (156).
Is crime in Poulton-le-Fylde going up or down?
Recorded crime in Poulton-le-Fylde was up 11% on the year before: 811 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 733 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Poulton-le-Fylde?
Poulton-le-Fylde is policed by Lancashire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Poulton-le-Fylde. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.