Crime Rate in St Leonards: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Leonards

The total recorded crimes in St Leonards, Fylde, UK in March 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Leonards crime rate of 5.49 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
St Leonards Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • New Road with total crimes: 4
  • Clifton Drive North 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St Leonards has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 5.49 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fylde)CrimesRank (Fylde)CrimesRank (Fylde)
Warton and Westby88 11,226 11,058 1
Central69 3817 2784 2
Ashton69 2674 3750 3
Medlar-with-Wesham28 8305 9345 5
Kirkham South35 6495 5344 6
Heyhouses42 5380 7263 10
Clifton26 10412 6286 9
Kirkham North27 9365 8339 7
St Johns35 7303 10301 8
Park18 14251 12251 11
Kilnhouse15 17258 11244 12
Staining and Weeton24 11206 16183 17
Freckleton East19 12215 15219 13
Ansdell9 20239 13200 15
Freckleton West18 13141 1889 19
Fairhaven17 15170 17216 14
Newton and Treales16 16235 14193 16
Singleton and Greenhalgh12 19120 19123 18
Ribby-with-Wrea13 1899 2082 20
Elswick and Little Eccleston2 2188 2169 21

St Leonards Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202511
January 202525
December 202413
November 202421
October 202417
September 20246
August 202424
July 202413
June 202434
May 202422
April 202418

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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
April 20241

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 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
April 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
July 20244
May 20243

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

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 3 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
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations St Leonards in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Other crime4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
2. New Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Clifton Drive North (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Ashworth Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
6. Squires Gate (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
7. Dobson Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Howarth Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. East Gate Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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