Crime Rate in St Leonards: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Leonards

The total recorded crimes in St Leonards, Fylde, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Leonards crime rate of 5.24 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
St Leonards Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howarth Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the St Leonards has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 5.24 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Leonards)CrimesRank (St Leonards)CrimesRank (St Leonards)
Warton and Westby80 11,226 11,058 1
Central78 2817 2784 2
Ashton55 3674 3750 3
Kirkham North45 4365 8339 7
Medlar-with-Wesham23 10305 9345 5
Kirkham South39 6495 5344 6
Clifton19 13412 6286 9
Heyhouses20 11380 7263 10
Park32 7251 12251 11
St Johns24 9303 10301 8
Newton and Treales26 8235 14193 16
Kilnhouse15 16258 11244 12
Fairhaven19 12170 17216 14
Freckleton East14 18215 15219 13
Ansdell17 14239 13200 15
Staining and Weeton16 15206 16183 17
Freckleton West15 17141 1889 19
Singleton and Greenhalgh9 20120 19123 18
Ribby-with-Wrea14 1999 2082 20
Elswick and Little Eccleston5 2188 2169 21

St Leonards Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20258
March 202512
February 202511
January 202525
December 202413
November 202421
October 202417
September 20246
August 202424
July 202413
June 202434
May 202422

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 202411

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
November 20241
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 202514
February 202515
January 20257
December 20248
November 202411
October 202412
September 202413
August 202416
July 202421
June 202440
May 202424

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20242

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 20252
February 20257
January 202510
December 20248
November 20249
October 202412
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations St Leonards in May 2025

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

1. Howarth Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Tudor Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. The Brambles (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Squires Gate (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kendal Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dalton Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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