Kirkham Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 marked a sharp upward trend in Kirkham's crime rate, which stood at 9.5 per 1,000 residents—23.4% above the UK average. This figure reflects a 52.0% increase from September, driven largely by a surge in anti-social behaviour, which accounted for nearly half of all reported crimes. The top three crime categories were anti-social behaviour (48.7% of total), violence and sexual offences (29.0%), and shoplifting (6.6%). These patterns align with seasonal factors: clocks going back, darker evenings, and Halloween likely contributed to increased anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. The rise in anti-social behaviour, which was 265% above the UK average, may be linked to the area's built-up nature and the concentration of public spaces that can amplify such incidents. Violence and sexual offences, though 5% above the UK average, remained relatively stable compared to other categories. Shoplifting's 400% month-on-month increase highlights vulnerabilities in retail environments, possibly exacerbated by the holiday season. These trends suggest that localised factors—such as the timing of events and the physical layout of the built-up area—play a significant role in shaping crime patterns, even as broader national averages provide context.

October 2025 saw a 270.0% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 10 to 37 incidents—a stark contrast to September. This surge, combined with a 400.0% rise in shoplifting (1 to 5 cases), points to a significant shift in crime dynamics. Anti-social behaviour alone accounts for 48.7% of total crimes, far exceeding the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000 residents. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes doubled from 0 to 3, marking a 100.0% increase. Conversely, other theft and other crime both decreased: other theft fell by 50.0%, and other crime dropped by 75.0%. These fluctuations suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local pressures, with Halloween and darker evenings likely contributing to the surge in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Residents may find the 400% rise in shoplifting particularly concerning, given its direct impact on retail and public safety.

Kirkham's crime rate in October 2025 rose to 9.5 per 1,000 residents, a 52.0% increase from September's 6.3 per 1,000. This shift translates to roughly 2 crimes reported daily in the built-up area, a figure that, while localised, underscores the month's heightened activity. Over the course of October, one crime occurred for every 105 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents within the community. When compared to the UK average, Kirkham's rate remains 23.4% higher, though the daily figure does not align with national data. The population context reveals that with 7,997 residents, each individual faces a 1-in-105 chance of being involved in a reported crime this month. This contrast between local and national metrics suggests that local factors—such as seasonal shifts or community-specific dynamics—may play a role in the elevated figures.