Carnforth Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Carnforth’s March 2024 crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents places it 54.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national picture. This built-up area within Lancaster experiences a crime profile shaped by its unique characteristics, with anti-social behaviour dominating at 36.8% of all reported crimes, followed by violence and sexual offences (26.3%) and shoplifting (21.1%). These patterns may be influenced by Carnforth’s position as a smaller, possibly more tightly knit community, where social interactions and local norms could contribute to the prevalence of anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of March—marking the transition to spring and longer evenings—may also play a role in crime trends, increasing opportunities for public order offences as more people spend time outdoors. However, a direct link, and other factors such as local policing efforts or community initiatives could also be at play. The rate of violence and sexual offences, at 0.9 per 1,000, is 66% below the UK average, suggesting a strong local focus on preventing such crimes. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other theft categories show slight deviations from national trends, with shoplifting 15% above the UK average and other theft 9% below. These nuances highlight the importance of viewing Carnforth’s crime data within its own context, rather than as a direct reflection of broader UK patterns.

March 2024 saw a dramatic 72.2% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 18 to 5 cases. This sharp decline, while potentially linked to seasonal factors such as the transition to spring, contrasts with increases in other crime categories. Other theft rose by 100% (from 0 to 3 cases), and shoplifting increased by 33.3% (from 3 to 4 cases). Anti-social behaviour also rose by 16.7%, reaching 7 cases, a figure that is 12% above the UK average for this category. These shifts highlight a complex mix of local trends: while violent crime fell significantly, property-related and public order issues grew. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Carnforth—0.9 per 1,000—remains 66% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, indicating a continued safety advantage in this area for such offences. Residents may find the 72.2% drop in violent crime particularly reassuring, though the rise in anti-social behaviour warrants attention.

Carnforth's March 2024 crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 50.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.9 per 1,000. This decline suggests a notable shift in local crime dynamics, potentially influenced by seasonal transitions or community initiatives. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in March, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s generally safe environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 290 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of crime in Carnforth relative to the UK average. When considering the population of 5,508, the low incidence of crime—especially compared to the national average—highlights the area’s distinct position within the UK’s broader crime profile. This data, while indicative of local conditions, must be interpreted within the context of Carnforth’s specific characteristics, such as its location within Lancaster and the likely influence of its built-up area’s demographics on crime patterns.