Kirkham Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kirkham’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 10.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 29.6% above the UK average of 8.1. This figure, though modest in isolation, reflects a combination of local factors and broader national trends. The top three crime categories — violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and criminal damage — collectively accounted for 85.7% of all reported incidents, illustrating a pronounced focus on interpersonal and property-related issues. Violence and sexual offences alone represented 39.3% of the total, with a rate of 4.1 per 1,000 — 45% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 3.8 per 1,000, was even more starkly elevated, 168% above the UK norm, a figure that may be linked to the area’s social dynamics and the influence of longer evenings during May. The seasonal context of the month, with its bank holidays and extended daylight hours, likely contributed to increased outdoor socialising and drinking, factors that may partly explain the rise in violent and anti-social incidents. However, the presence of criminal damage at 1.1 per 1,000 — 83% above the UK average — suggests a separate pattern, tied to targeted vandalism or disputes over property. These statistics illustrate an area grappling with persistent challenges in managing public order, though the relatively low rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime — 40% and 75% below UK averages respectively — indicate some areas of strength. The overall profile underscores the need for tailored strategies that address both the elevated violent crime rates and the underlying social factors that may contribute to them.

May 2025 saw a 100% increase in possession of weapons, other theft, and theft from the person, all of which rose from zero to one or two incidents. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, suggest emerging trends that warrant attention. Conversely, burglary and other crime both decreased — burglary by 75% (from four to one incidents) and other crime by 40% (from five to three). These declines, particularly in burglary, may reflect seasonal factors or local initiatives. The crime mix also shifted notably: violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.3% of all crimes, significantly above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This category alone contributed 4.1 per 1,000 incidents in Kirkham, a rate 45% higher than the UK norm. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, reached 3.8 per 1,000 — 168% above the UK average — a figure that highlights the area’s particular challenges in managing public order. These statistics provide a concrete picture for residents: while some categories are improving, others remain stubbornly elevated, requiring targeted responses.

Kirkham's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 15.0% compared to April, reaching 10.5 per 1,000 residents — a figure that places the area 29.6% above the UK average. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, underscores a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly three crimes per day, a figure that, while low in isolation, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in specific zones. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 95 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents relative to population size. This statistic is particularly relevant for residents and local businesses, as it provides a tangible measure of risk. The population context further clarifies these numbers: with 7,997 residents, the area’s compact built-up nature means that incidents, whether violent or property-related, have a more pronounced local impact. This density may contribute to higher visibility of crime, though it does not necessarily correlate with higher rates of criminal activity per se.