Carnforth Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Carnforth’s crime profile in July 2024 reveals a nuanced balance between property and violent crimes, with 12 property-related incidents and 11 violent crimes reported. The area’s overall crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents places it 26.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a position that reflects broader patterns observed in similar built-up areas. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.4% of all crimes, slightly edging out anti-social behaviour at 20.6%, though both categories remain well below the UK average. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and increased tourism—may have influenced the distribution of offences, with shoplifting declining by 33.3% compared to June. This suggests that while tourism and festivals could drive certain types of crime, local factors such as community engagement or policing strategies may be mitigating risks. Drug-related crimes surged 100% from June, a sharp contrast to the 82% above UK average for this category, which may indicate emerging challenges in addressing substance use in the area. The balance between property and violent crimes, though relatively equal, could hint at underlying socio-economic dynamics, such as the interplay between local employment opportunities and the transient nature of summer visitors. As the month progresses, monitoring these trends will be critical to understanding how seasonal shifts continue to shape Carnforth’s crime profile.

July saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime and burglary, with both rising from zero to two and one incident respectively, while drug-related crimes also doubled. This contrasts with a 33.3% drop in shoplifting and a 50% decrease in public order offences. The balance between property and violent crimes—12 and 11 respectively—reflects a shift from earlier months, where anti-social behaviour had been more prevalent. Violence and sexual offences, at 11 incidents, remain 30% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 82% surge in drug-related crimes, which significantly exceed national figures. For residents, the spike in vehicle crime may signal heightened risks in areas with high foot traffic or during evening events, though the overall rate remains well below the UK average.

Carnforth’s crime rate in July 2024 rose 21.5% from June’s 5.1 per 1,000 to 6.2 per 1,000, reflecting a local shift in crime patterns. Over 31 days, the area recorded an average of one crime per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure as one reported crime for roughly every 162 residents. This monthly aggregate highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average, though the increase from June suggests a dynamic interplay between seasonal factors and local conditions. With a population of 5,508, the crime rate’s position 26.2% below the UK average underscores Carnforth’s unique profile, where property crime and violent crime remain closely balanced despite broader national trends. The daily crime context, while modest, invites consideration of how summer activities—such as festivals and tourism—might influence the distribution of offences, even as overall numbers stay below national benchmarks.