Carnforth Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,508 residents, December 2025 saw 25 crimes reported in Carnforth, translating to a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000. This figure is 35.7% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the national context. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 56% of the total (14 cases) and anti-social behaviour contributing 12% (3 cases). This distribution highlights a focus on interpersonal crime over property crime, a pattern that may be influenced by the area’s built-up character and the presence of community policing initiatives. Seasonal factors such as the Christmas shopping period and the closure of certain businesses during the holidays likely contributed to the fluctuations observed in December. For instance, the 100% increase in 'Other crime'—which includes fraud and harassment—may be tied to the surge in online transactions during the festive season, while the sharp decline in anti-social behaviour could reflect reduced public gatherings and increased vigilance from residents. The relatively low rate of violent crime, which stands at 2.5 per 1,000—3% below the UK average—suggests that Carnforth’s socio-economic profile, including a strong sense of community and lower levels of deprivation, plays a role in maintaining this trend. However, the significant spike in 'Other crime' and the 150% excess over the UK average for this category raise questions about potential underreporting or the emergence of new criminal trends, such as cybercrime or scams linked to holiday spending. These anomalies warrant closer attention from local authorities, who may need to adapt their strategies to address evolving threats. The data also indicates that property crimes, including shoplifting and criminal damage, remain relatively low compared to the UK average, a trend that could be attributed to the compact nature of Carnforth’s built-up area, which may limit opportunities for such offences. Overall, the December 2025 crime statistics illustrate an area that is generally safer than the national average but faces unique challenges in managing specific types of crime that require targeted interventions.

December 2025 saw sharp fluctuations in crime types, with 'Other crime' and 'Drugs' both doubling from the previous month, while 'Anti-social behaviour' fell by two-thirds. This reallocation of criminal activity may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the Christmas shopping period, which could have increased exposure to fraud or online crime, or the closure of some businesses, which might have reduced opportunities for anti-social behaviour. Violent crimes, which made up 56% of the total, remained 3% below the UK average for this category, indicating a consistent trend in the area’s lower-than-average violent crime rates. Meanwhile, 'Other crime'—including fraud and harassment—surpassed the UK average by 150%, a striking anomaly that may reflect unreported or under-recorded issues. The 100% increase in 'Criminal damage and arson' could signal a rise in targeted vandalism during the holiday season, linked to abandoned properties or increased alcohol consumption in public spaces. For residents, the 66.7% drop in anti-social behaviour offers a tangible example of how seasonal changes and local initiatives might temporarily mitigate certain types of crime.

Carnforth’s December 2025 crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 3.8% decline from November’s 4.7 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of seasonal moderation. This reduction aligns with patterns observed in similar built-up areas during winter months, where reduced foot traffic and holiday-related disruptions may temper opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for every 220 residents. When scaled to Carnforth’s population of 5,508, this rate remains below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, a gap of 35.7%. This contrast may be attributed to the area’s compact, well-policed built-up nature, which could inherently limit crime opportunities compared to sprawling urban centres. The localised data also highlights a consistent trend of lower violent crime rates, with violence and sexual offences at 2.5 per 1,000—3% below the UK average—suggesting that community-focused policing or socio-economic factors may play a role in sustaining this disparity. The built-up character of Carnforth, with its mix of residential and commercial zones, may contribute to higher visibility and quicker response times from local authorities, further deterring criminal activity.