Carnforth Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

January 2024 marked a surprising shift in Carnforth's crime profile, with anti-social behaviour emerging as a key area of contrast to the UK average. While the overall crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents remained 40.5% below the UK's 7.4, the town's anti-social behaviour rate of 1.5 per 1,000—52% above the UK average—highlighted a local anomaly. This discrepancy may be influenced by Carnforth's built-up character, where public spaces and community interactions could amplify such incidents. Violence and sexual offences followed closely, at 1.5 per 1,000, but this rate was 42% below the UK average, illustrating a combination of factors. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday, shorter days, and reduced retail activity—likely contributed to the 25% drop in shoplifting, which had previously been the third most common crime. However, the 100% increases in other theft, drugs, and burglary suggest emerging trends that may require further local analysis. These patterns underscore the importance of contextualising crime data within the specific characteristics of a small built-up area, where even modest absolute numbers can reflect significant local dynamics.

January 2024 saw significant month-on-month changes in specific crime categories. Other theft, drugs, and burglary each increased by 100% compared to December, reflecting a sharp rise in these areas despite the overall low crime rate. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 25%, possibly linked to the post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall typical of January. The crime mix also shifted notably: anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences accounted for 66.6% of total crimes, with the former 52% above the UK average. This contrasts with the UK's average rate of 1.0 per 1,000 for anti-social behaviour, suggesting local factors—such as community dynamics or public space usage—may be driving this disparity. For residents, the 100% increase in drugs-related crimes is a concrete data point that could warrant local awareness initiatives.

Carnforth's crime rate in January 2024 rose by 20.1% compared to the previous month, increasing from 3.6 to 4.4 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though modest, reflects shifts in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day in January, a figure that aligns with the town's generally low overall crime profile. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 230 residents, illustrating the relatively sparse nature of incidents in a small built-up area. When scaled to the population of 5,508, this monthly exposure places Carnforth firmly within the lower end of the UK's crime spectrum, despite the notable spikes in specific categories. The population context further underscores that even with the 100% increases in certain crimes, the absolute numbers remain minimal, suggesting that the town's character—likely a mix of residential and small-scale commercial activity—continues to shape its crime profile.