Carnforth Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, Carnforth's crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents places it 44.7% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, marking one of the lowest rates in recent months. This figure translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime for every resident in the built-up area, a statistic that aligns with the town's status as a smaller, semi-rural commuter hub rather than a densely populated urban centre. The most significant category of crime was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52.2% of all incidents—over half of the 23 reported crimes. This high proportion of violent crime may be partly explained by the area's proximity to major transport routes and the transient nature of some local populations, though can be established without further data. Anti-social behaviour followed with 17.4% of incidents, a category that often reflects community-specific tensions exacerbated by seasonal factors such as the darker evenings of November. Property-related crimes such as burglary and other thefts remained well below the UK average, with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (35% below the national rate) and other theft at 0.4 per 1,000 (27% below). This suggests a crime profile skewed toward interpersonal rather than property-based incidents, a pattern consistent with areas where community cohesion and local policing efforts may contribute to lower property crime rates. The month's context—including Bonfire Night events and the Black Friday shopping period—adds complexity to interpreting these figures, as temporary spikes in activity can sometimes influence crime patterns. While the overall rate remains stable, the dominance of violent crime over property crime underscores the need for targeted community engagement initiatives to address the root causes of interpersonal conflicts in the area.

November 2024 saw a 100.0% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 4 incidents—a shift that may reflect heightened community tensions during the month's darker evenings and Bonfire Night events. Conversely, public order offences fell by 80.0%, from 5 to 1, potentially linked to reduced large-scale gatherings as the festive season approached. Burglary rates dropped by 66.7%, with only one reported incident compared to three in October, a decrease that could be attributed to seasonal closures of businesses and homes during the month. Violence and sexual offences in Carnforth remain 15% below the UK average at 2.2 per 1,000, despite comprising 52.2% of all reported crimes locally. This contrast highlights a localised pattern where personal safety concerns are more pronounced than property-related risks, a dynamic that may be influenced by the area's demographic profile and limited nightlife infrastructure.

Carnforth's November 2024 crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents represents a 41.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.1 per 1,000. This decline suggests a potential shift in local dynamics, though seasonal factors like the end of the festive shopping period and reduced evening activity may have played a role. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in November, a figure that translates to a manageable frequency for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 239 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime compared to the UK average. When scaled to the population of 5,508, the 23 reported crimes highlight a pattern where violent incidents dominate the crime profile, yet remain significantly below national benchmarks. This contrast with the UK's higher overall rate may reflect Carnforth's unique characteristics, such as its smaller, more tightly knit community structure and limited commercial density.