Carnforth Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour dominates Carnforth's crime picture in June 2025, accounting for 35.4% of all reported crimes. At 8.7 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate is 7.4% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. The breakdown reveals a mix of property and violent crimes, with anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences, and public order offences making up over 70% of all incidents. This pattern is consistent with the area's built-up nature and proximity to Lancaster, where public spaces and community interactions are more frequent. The seasonal context of June as the start of summer may contribute to the rise in anti-social behaviour, as longer evenings and increased foot traffic in local areas create environments conducive to such incidents. Public order offences, which surged by 600% compared to May, suggest a need for targeted interventions in high-traffic areas. Meanwhile, shoplifting's 100% increase aligns with the beginning of the tourist season, highlighting the influence of external factors on local crime patterns. The UK comparison data shows that while anti-social behaviour is significantly above average, violence and sexual offences are 16% below the national rate, indicating potential strengths in local policing or community safety initiatives. The overall crime rate, while slightly elevated, remains within a range that suggests manageable levels of activity for a town of Carnforth's size. This data underscores the importance of understanding the interplay between local demographics, seasonal trends, and crime patterns to develop effective community safety strategies.

June 2025 saw a dramatic 600% increase in public order offences, rising from 1 to 7 incidents. This surge is particularly notable given the area's built-up character and proximity to Lancaster, where public spaces may see heightened activity during summer months. Shoplifting also doubled from 3 to 6 cases, a 100% increase that aligns with the start of the tourist season and longer daylight hours. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50%, dropping from 2 to 1 incident, a decline consistent with reduced car park usage during the summer. Anti-social behaviour remains the dominant category, far outpacing the UK average by 118%, suggesting a need for targeted community engagement strategies. The 16% reduction in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average indicates that local policing or community initiatives may be having a measurable impact in this category.

Carnforth's crime rate in June 2025 rose to 8.7 per 1,000 residents, a 17.1% increase from 7.4 per 1,000 in May. This places the area 7.4% above the UK average. Locally, the monthly exposure figure shows one reported crime occurred for roughly every 115 residents over the course of June, a metric that contextualises the rate within the population. On a daily basis, Carnforth experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in June, a figure that aligns with the area's built-up nature and typical patterns of activity. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the rate is slightly elevated compared to the UK, the absolute number of crimes remains manageable for a town of Carnforth's size. This suggests that local factors, rather than systemic issues, may be driving the current trends, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.