Heysham Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Heysham's crime profile in June 2024, accounting for 38.3% of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, was 5% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, reflecting a persistent challenge in the built-up area. The overall crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents placed Heysham 6.1% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a position consistent with the area's historical performance. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may have influenced patterns, with tourism beginning to increase in the coastal region. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category at 19.1% of total crimes, was 7% above the UK average, suggesting that community tensions or public spaces remain focal points. Conversely, criminal damage and arson were 18% below the UK average, potentially reflecting the area's lower industrial activity or more proactive community engagement. The breakdown also showed stark disparities: while 'other crime' was 337% above the UK average, public order offences were 67% below, illustrating the combination of local factors. These figures underscore the need for targeted interventions in violence prevention while maintaining the positive trends in certain categories.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 900% increase in 'other crime' incidents, rising from 1 to 10 cases. This category, which includes unclassified or lesser-known offences, was 337% above the UK average. Similarly, drug-related crimes surged 700%, jumping from 1 to 8 cases, placing the area 138% above the UK benchmark. These spikes contrast with sharp declines in anti-social behaviour (-55.1%) and public order offences (-50%), suggesting shifts in criminal activity patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (38.3% of total crimes), though their rate was only 5% above the UK average. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose 100% from 2 to 4 cases, a notable increase in a region where car theft typically aligns with national trends. Residents may find the 38.3% share of violent crimes particularly relevant, as this category continues to dominate the local crime profile.

Heysham's crime rate in June 2024 rose 2.7% from the previous month, moving to 7.7 per 1,000 residents from 7.5 per 1,000. This places the area 6.1% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a consistent position for the region. Locally, 115 crimes were reported over 30 days, averaging roughly 4 crimes per day. This translates to one reported crime for every 130 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. While the rate is slightly higher than May, the overall profile remains below the UK benchmark. The population-scaled perspective shows that Heysham's crime exposure is comparable to other similar-sized built-up areas, though the specific mix of offences differs. Daily crime counts, while not directly comparable to national figures, provide a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents in a local context.