Kirkham Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kirkham's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 12.2% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.4. This places the area among the safer built-up zones in the UK, though local dynamics reveal a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.6% of all crimes, with 18 incidents recorded—2.3 per 1,000 residents, 12% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 25% of total crimes, but at 1.6 per 1,000 residents, this category is 62% above the UK average. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—likely contributes to the lower overall crime rate compared to busier months. However, the absence of major festivals or events in Kirkham during this period may have limited opportunities for certain types of crime, such as theft from the person or public order offences. The area's character as a relatively quiet built-up zone within Fylde, with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, may explain the dominance of violent and anti-social crimes over property-related offences. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the disproportionate rise in 'Other crime' and the spike in anti-social behaviour suggest localized pressures that require further attention.

The most dramatic month-on-month swing in January 2024 was the 400% increase in 'Other crime', which rose from 1 to 5 incidents. This category, which includes non-specific criminal acts not falling under other defined categories, now accounts for 9.6% of all crimes in Kirkham. This surge contrasts sharply with the 70% drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 10 to 3. The latter decline may be consistent with the seasonal context of reduced outdoor activity and shorter days, which could limit opportunities for vandalism or arson. Meanwhile, vehicle crime plummeted by 66.7%, from 3 to 1 incident—a figure 80% below the UK average. This reduction could reflect the typical post-holiday lull in vehicle-related crimes, though Kirkham's low vehicle crime rate has been sustained for several months. Anti-social behaviour remains a persistent issue, with its rate (1.6 per 1,000) 62% above the UK average. Residents may find the 1-in-154 residents figure for monthly exposure particularly relevant, as it underscores the relatively low frequency of crimes in this built-up area. The contrast between Kirkham's performance in 'Other crime' and its below-average rates for vehicle and drug-related offences highlights the need for targeted interventions in specific categories.

Kirkham's crime rate in January 2024 (6.5 per 1,000) represents a 17.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical post-holiday lull in crime activity, though January's rate still falls within a broader context of fluctuating patterns. On a daily basis, Kirkham recorded approximately 2 crimes per day in January, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's smaller population of 7,997 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 154 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many similar-sized built-up areas in the UK. This statistic provides a useful benchmark for residents, indicating that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Kirkham is comparatively low. However, the disparity between Kirkham's performance in specific categories—such as the 62% above-average rate for anti-social behaviour and the 329% above-average rate for 'Possession of weapons'—suggests that localized factors may be influencing these trends. While the overall rate is down from December, the sharp increase in 'Other crime' indicates that certain challenges remain unaddressed, warranting continued monitoring of these categories in subsequent months.