Crime Rate in St Leonards: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Leonards

The total recorded crimes in St Leonards, Fylde, UK in July 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Leonards crime rate of 6.64 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around St Leonards, encompassing approximately 7,831 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Leonards Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Squires Gate with total crimes: 4

How safe is St Leonards?

To understand the safety of St Leonards, we need to analyze St Leonards crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Fylde:

    • In 2024, St Leonards reported a higher crime volume than the Fylde average, with 628 crimes compared to 363. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Leonards witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Fylde.

    • In 2023, St Leonards experienced a greater number of crimes than the Fylde average, with 533 crimes compared to 327. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Leonards witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Fylde.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Fylde, St Leonards has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

St Leonards Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Leonards has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 6.64 ranking 4th out of 20 in the Fylde, UK

In 2024, the total St Leonards crimes were 628. The crime rate of St Leonards in 2024 was 80.19 (year) or 6.68 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Fylde.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Leonards were around 533 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.06 (year) or 5.67 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Fylde.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Leonards)CrimesRank (St Leonards)CrimesRank (St Leonards)
Warton and Westby73 21,226 11,058 1
Central113 1817 2784 2
Ashton70 3674 3750 3
Medlar-with-Wesham36 5305 9345 5
Kirkham South30 9495 5344 6
Clifton36 6412 6286 9
Kirkham North34 8365 8339 7
Heyhouses26 13380 7263 10
Park35 7251 12251 11
St Johns27 11303 10301 8
Newton and Treales27 10235 14193 16
Kilnhouse26 12258 11244 12
Freckleton East18 17215 15219 13
Ansdell21 15239 13200 15
Fairhaven16 18170 17216 14
Staining and Weeton25 14206 16183 17
Freckleton West20 16141 1889 19
Singleton and Greenhalgh10 19120 19123 18
Ribby-with-Wrea9 2099 2082 20
Elswick and Little Eccleston7 2188 2169 21

St Leonards Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 202512
April 20256
March 202514
February 202515
January 20257
December 20248
November 202411
October 202412
September 202413
August 202416

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 202518
April 20258
March 202512
February 202511
January 202525
December 202413
November 202421
October 202417
September 20246
August 202424

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 202512
March 20252
February 20257
January 202510
December 20248
November 20249
October 202412
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations St Leonards in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Leonards postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Squires Gate (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Hornsey Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Grenville Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. New Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Clifton Drive North (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
10. Howarth Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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