Kirkham Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In Kirkham, a built-up area within Fylde, the crime rate for July 2025 was 8.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 7% below the UK average of 8.6. This figure, while relatively low, reveals a combination of local factors and seasonal influences. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, accounting for 39.1% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (23.4%) and criminal damage and arson (14.1%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a tourist-oriented, semi-urban environment, where festivals and outdoor events in July may contribute to higher levels of anti-social behaviour and public disorder. The UK average for anti-social behaviour is 1.6 per 1,000, yet Kirkham’s rate of 3.1 per 1,000 suggests a localised challenge that may be exacerbated by the influx of visitors during peak summer months. Meanwhile, the rate of violence and sexual offences was 38% below the UK average, reflecting the absence of school-age populations during school holidays or the reduced density of nightlife compared to larger urban centres. The seasonal context of July—characterised by long evenings, open-air events, and a surge in tourism—likely amplifies the visibility of certain crimes, even if the overall rate remains lower than national benchmarks. This per-capita perspective underscores that while Kirkham’s residents face a lower overall risk of encountering crime, specific types of crime may still require targeted community engagement or policing strategies.

July 2025 saw notable fluctuations in Kirkham’s crime profile. Drugs-related offences surged by 100%, rising from zero to one incident, while other crime and burglary each doubled compared to June. This uptick in specific categories may signal seasonal shifts, such as increased illicit activity during summer festivals or events. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 42.3%, likely reflecting the closure of schools and a reduction in daytime public interactions. Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent category, with 25 incidents—3.1 per 1,000 residents, 100% above the UK average. This stark contrast to national trends highlights the area’s unique challenges, possibly linked to its role as a tourist destination or the density of its built-up environment. Public order offences, meanwhile, dropped by 33.3%, a decrease that could align with heightened police presence during the summer season.

Kirkham’s crime rate in July 2025 stood at 8.0 per 1,000 residents, marking an 11.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 9.0 per 1,000. This decline suggests a temporary shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, Kirkham recorded an average of two crimes per day in July, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s built-up nature and proximity to tourist hubs. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 125 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Kirkham slightly below the UK average in terms of frequency but not in severity. With a population of 7,997, the local impact of crime remains tangible, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and criminal damage are concentrated. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while Kirkham’s overall rate is lower than the UK’s, the distribution of specific crime types—such as anti-social behaviour—may affect certain neighbourhoods or times of day.