Prescot Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Prescot’s crime rate in October 2024 stood at 9.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 19.8% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This divergence highlights the area’s distinct profile compared to the national picture. The top crime categories—violence and sexual offences (33.6% of total), criminal damage and arson (16.7%), and anti-social behaviour (16.2%)—reflect patterns often seen in built-up areas with a mix of residential and commercial spaces. The dominance of violent crime may be linked to factors such as increased social interactions during seasonal transitions or the influence of local nightlife. Meanwhile, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson could be tied to the timing of Halloween, a period historically associated with property-related incidents. Anti-social behaviour, which was 24% above the UK average, may also be influenced by the area’s demographic composition and the density of its population within a built-up zone. Seasonal context adds nuance: the return of darker evenings and the transition from autumn to winter may have contributed to higher rates of violent and property crimes. While the UK average for shoplifting was 0.7 per 1,000, Prescot’s rate of 0.4 per 1,000 suggests a lower prevalence of retail theft, due to effective local policing or the nature of the area’s retail presence. These patterns underscore the need to consider both geographic and temporal factors when interpreting crime data for Prescot.

October 2024 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in drug-related offences, which rose by 128.6% from 14 to 32 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 122.2% rise in vehicle crime (from 9 to 20), points to shifting patterns in criminal activity. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson also spiked by 116.7% (30 to 65), suggesting a possible link to seasonal factors such as Halloween or darker evenings. In contrast, robbery and possession of weapons both fell sharply, with robbery incidents dropping by 66.7% (from 3 to 1). These decreases may reflect targeted policing efforts or changes in offender behavior during the month. Drug-related crime in Prescot was 208% above the UK average, while criminal damage and arson were 171% above, indicating areas where local conditions may diverge significantly from national trends. Residents might find the 44% shortfall in shoplifting compared to the UK average particularly relevant, as it suggests lower levels of retail crime in the area.

Prescot’s October 2024 crime rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 42.2% increase from the previous month’s 6.8 per 1,000, underscoring a sharp upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 13 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 103 residents during the month. This monthly exposure rate highlights the frequency of incidents experienced by the local population, though it does not reflect daily fluctuations. Contextually, Prescot’s population of 40,205 means that the crime rate is scaled to a community of this size, offering a clearer picture of how incidents are distributed across the built-up area. While the daily crime count provides a snapshot of activity, the monthly aggregate illustrates the broader impact on residents, particularly in areas where crime types like anti-social behaviour and violent offences are high compared to the UK average.