Kirkham Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Kirkham's overall crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents in November 2023 places it 13.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a position that reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. The area's crime profile is dominated by anti-social behaviour (34.6% of total crimes), followed by violence and sexual offences (26.9%) and other unspecified crimes (9.6%). These patterns align with the built-up character of Kirkham within Fylde, where population density and local social interactions may contribute to higher rates of disorder-related offences. Seasonal context adds nuance: November's dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night may partly explain the prominence of anti-social behaviour, while Black Friday shopping could have influenced retail-related crime trends. However, the area's violent crime rate (1.8 per 1,000) is 31% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or lower exposure to high-risk environments. Property crimes, though relatively low (9.6% of total), show notable spikes in burglary (up 400% month-on-month) that warrant closer examination. These findings illustrate a combination of local conditions and national crime trends, with Kirkham maintaining a safer profile than the UK average despite specific challenges.

November 2023 saw dramatic month-on-month changes in Kirkham's crime profile, with burglary rates surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and public order offences doubling (1 to 2). This sharp rise in property crimes contrasts with a 66.7% drop in shoplifting (3 to 1) and a 63.6% reduction in criminal damage and arson (11 to 4). The anti-social behaviour category, which accounts for over a third of all crimes, remains 119% above the UK average (2.3 per 1,000 vs 1.1 per 1,000 nationally), highlighting a persistent local challenge. Conversely, violent crime rates in Kirkham (1.8 per 1,000) are 31% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), suggesting effective community interventions or lower risk factors in this built-up area. These shifts may reflect seasonal transitions, with colder evenings potentially increasing antisocial activity while holiday shopping periods reducing retail theft. Residents should note the 400% spike in burglaries, which may indicate new patterns in property crime that warrant further local analysis.

Kirkham's November 2023 crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 22.4% decline from the previous month's rate of 8.4 per 1,000, a reduction that translates to roughly 2 crimes per day on average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 154 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in a population of 7,997. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which suggests Kirkham's built-up area within Fylde may have structural advantages in crime prevention compared to other regions. The daily crime count of 2 incidents provides a tangible benchmark for residents, offering a clear sense of the frequency of reported crimes in their immediate environment. When scaled to the local population, the 1-in-154 figure illustrates that while crime is present, it remains relatively rare compared to national averages. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like anti-social behaviour, where Kirkham's rate is 119% above the UK average, indicating specific local challenges that require targeted responses. The comparison with the previous month's rate also highlights a clear downward trend, which may reflect seasonal factors or ongoing policing efforts that have contributed to the area's safer profile.