Kirkham Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kirkham's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 7.9% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This position reflects a consistent trend in which local crime patterns diverge from national benchmarks, particularly in anti-social behaviour and violence. Anti-social behaviour, the most prevalent category, accounted for 39.3% of all reported crimes — a rate of 2.8 per 1,000 that is 152% above the UK average. This figure may be influenced by the area's character as a mixed-use built-up district, where public spaces and residential areas intersect, potentially amplifying incidents of disorder. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.4 per 1,000, were 7% below the UK average, a slight deviation that could align with local efforts in community policing or demographic factors. The month's seasonal context — marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday — may have contributed to the 7.1% share of shoplifting, which remained 28% below the UK average despite a 100% month-on-month increase. These figures suggest a community where public order challenges dominate but where the overall crime burden remains lighter than the national average, due to the area's size, infrastructure, or engagement with local law enforcement initiatives.

November saw a 100% increase in shoplifting incidents, rising from two to four cases. This jump may partly explain the 7.1% share of shoplifting within the month's total crime count, despite remaining 28% below the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 80%, dropping from five to one incident — a stark contrast to the 82% deficit Kirkham showed against the UK average for this offence in the previous month. The breakdown of crime types reveals a notable divergence from national trends: anti-social behaviour, at 2.8 per 1,000, is 152% above the UK average, while violence and sexual offences are 7% below the national rate. This mix suggests a community where public order issues dominate but where violent crime remains relatively contained. For residents, the sharp rise in shoplifting may signal increased activity around Black Friday sales, a pattern consistent with other built-up areas during peak retail periods.

Kirkham's crime rate in November 2024 fell to 7.0 per 1,000 residents, an 8.3% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.6. This downward trend contrasts with the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, positioning Kirkham as 7.9% below the national benchmark. Locally, the monthly figure translates to roughly two crimes reported each day — a tangible measure for residents navigating their daily routines. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 143 residents, a metric that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the built-up area's population of 7,997. While the rate remains lower than the UK average, the distribution of crime types reveals a distinct local pattern, particularly in anti-social behaviour and violence. These figures suggest a community where public order challenges persist but where the overall crime burden is lighter than the national average, potentially reflecting local policing strategies or demographic characteristics.