Carnforth Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Carnforth’s crime profile in June 2023, accounting for 51.5% of all reported incidents. This category alone saw 17 cases, placing the area 6% above the UK average for this type of crime. The overall crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents was 29.4% lower than the national average of 8.5 per 1,000, a gap that underscores Carnforth’s relatively safer environment despite the local surge in violent crime. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 30.3% of all reports, a figure 22% higher than the UK average. This pattern may be influenced by the start of summer, when increased social activity in public spaces could contribute to such incidents. Property crimes, including shoplifting and burglary, remained lower than the UK average, with shoplifting at 26% below and burglary at 38% below. The seasonal context of June—longer days and the onset of tourism—likely played a role in shaping these dynamics, though the dominance of violent crime suggests localized factors such as community tensions or alcohol-related incidents in the area. The relatively low property crime rates may reflect the town’s compact nature, where surveillance and community awareness could deter such offences.

June 2023 saw a stark 233.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from three to ten incidents—a jump that may reflect heightened social activity as the summer season began. Violence and sexual offences surged by 88.9%, with 17 cases reported, placing Carnforth 6% above the UK average for this category. This spike contrasts with a 33.3% decline in shoplifting, which fell from three to two incidents, possibly due to increased police presence or seasonal retail strategies. Burglary also rose sharply, doubling from zero to one incident, though this remains well below the UK average. The crime mix shifted significantly, with violent crime now dominating 51.5% of all reports, a marked departure from the previous month’s balance. Residents may find the 29.4% UK-wide deficit reassuring, but the local surge in violence and anti-social behaviour warrants attention.

Carnforth's June 2023 crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 50.1% increase compared to the previous month's 4.0 per 1,000. This shift translates to a daily average of one reported crime over 30 days, a figure that may feel more pronounced in a small built-up area where community interactions are frequent. Over the course of June, one crime occurred for every 167 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the area’s population of 5,508. While this rate remains 29.4% below the UK average, the sharp rise in specific categories—particularly violence and anti-social behaviour—suggests localized pressures that may be amplified in a tightly knit community. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the overall lower rate, the relative increase in violent crime could signal emerging challenges in maintaining public safety during the summer months.