Kirkham Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Kirkham's crime profile in February 2026, accounting for 43.9% of all reported incidents. This category alone contributes 18 crimes to the area's total of 41, with a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents—just 1% below the UK average for this category. The area's overall crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents places it 20.3% below the UK average of 6.4, a significant divergence that may reflect local characteristics such as its built-up nature within Fylde. Anti-social behaviour follows closely, comprising 34.2% of reported crimes at 14 incidents, a rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents that is 98% above the UK average for this category. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the dominance of indoor-related crimes such as violence and anti-social behaviour, which often occur in social spaces like pubs, housing estates, or public transport hubs. While property crimes remain relatively low at 5 incidents (12.2% of total), the breakdown suggests a community where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder are more prevalent than theft or burglary. This pattern is consistent with Kirkham's position as a built-up area within a rural district, where population density and social dynamics may amplify certain types of crime compared to more dispersed rural settings.

February 2026 saw notable month-on-month changes in Kirkham's crime profile. Robbery and shoplifting both increased by 100% compared to January, with each category moving from zero to one reported incident. This spike may reflect seasonal factors such as post-holiday spending patterns or temporary disruptions in local retail security measures. Anti-social behaviour rose by 55.6% (9 to 14 incidents), a significant jump that could indicate increased social gatherings or events in the area during this period. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 87.5% (8 to 1 incident), and public order offences dropped by 50% (4 to 2), due to reduced outdoor activity during colder weather. The violent crime category—though still the largest single category—remained 20.3% below the UK average, a contrast to anti-social behaviour's 98% above UK levels. This disparity highlights the area's unique crime profile, where interpersonal violence is more controlled than public disorder. For residents, the 100% increase in shoplifting may warrant attention to local retail premises, particularly given the category's 83% deficit compared to the UK average for this type of crime. The sharp contrast between rising anti-social behaviour and falling vehicle crime (down 50%) also suggests shifting patterns in community interactions and environmental factors.

Kirkham's February 2026 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents represents a 21.1% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.5, reflecting a downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day during February—a figure that may seem low but must be contextualised within Kirkham's population of 7,997 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 195 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many urban centres but comparable to other built-up areas in rural England. This statistic illustrates the relative safety of Kirkham compared to larger cities, where higher population densities often correlate with increased crime rates. The previous month's higher rate may have been influenced by transient factors such as temporary events or weather patterns, as February's cold temperatures and limited daylight hours typically reduce outdoor activity and associated crimes. However, the persistent gap between Kirkham's rate and the UK average—20.3% below—suggests a broader trend that may be linked to the area's characteristics as a built-up zone within a rural district. This combination of lower population density and more controlled social environments likely contributes to the area's consistently lower crime levels compared to densely populated regions, despite the notable spikes in certain categories like anti-social behaviour.