Bailrigg Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 131 residents in Bailrigg, one crime was reported in January 2025, translating the area's crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 into a tangible daily risk for local residents. This rate is 7% above the UK average of 7.1, a gap that reflects specific patterns rather than systemic divergence. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences (17 incidents, 39.5% of total), which exceeded the UK average by 20%. Vehicle crime (7 incidents, 16.3% of total) surged 133.3% compared to the previous month, a spike that may be linked to post-holiday vehicle movements or changes in local parking dynamics. Other theft and criminal damage also rose, with both categories surpassing UK averages by 124% and 116% respectively. This cluster of property-related crimes contrasts with the 50% drop in anti-social behaviour, which remained 49% below the UK average. The seasonal context of January — a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail footfall — may explain the lower incidence of outdoor crimes typically associated with busier months. However, the sharp rise in violent crime suggests that other factors, such as changes in local social dynamics or enforcement patterns, may be influencing the area's crime profile. The interplay between these trends highlights the need for nuanced analysis that considers both the area's built-up nature and the specific local conditions that shape crime patterns.

January 2025 saw a striking 133.3% increase in vehicle crime, rising from three to seven incidents. This sharp rise may partly reflect post-holiday vehicle movements or changes in local parking patterns. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences climbed by 70%, from 10 to 17 cases — a jump that exceeds the UK average for this category by 20%. These figures highlight a shift in the crime mix, with violent crime now accounting for 39.5% of all incidents, compared to 16.3% for vehicle crime. Burglary fell by 75% (from eight to two), a drop that may align with seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during shorter daylight hours. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 50%, though this category remains below the UK average by 49%. The contrast between rising violent crime and falling property crime underscores the need for targeted local responses, particularly in addressing the drivers behind the surge in violence.

Bailrigg's crime rate in January 2025 rose to 7.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 10.3% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.9. This shift positions the area slightly above the UK average of 7.1. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may seem low to residents but reflects the concentrated nature of reported incidents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 131 residents — a metric that contextualises risk in terms of personal likelihood rather than absolute numbers. This rate is comparable to other similarly sized built-up areas within Lancashire, where seasonal fluctuations often influence crime patterns. While the increase is statistically significant, the overall number of crimes remains relatively modest given Bailrigg's population of 5,649, suggesting that localised factors rather than systemic trends may be at play.