Morecambe Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Morecambe's crime profile in November 2024 reveals a stark imbalance between property and violent crimes, with the latter dominating the overall rate. At 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate is 67.1% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, highlighting a significant divergence from national trends. Violence and sexual offences (140 incidents, 35% of total crimes) emerged as the most prevalent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (109 incidents, 27.3%). This sharp focus on violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where such offences account for just 2.6 per 1,000 residents. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended evenings—may partly explain this pattern, as darker conditions and increased social activity in public spaces could heighten tensions. Property crimes, though lower in proportion (107 incidents, 27%), still reflect local vulnerabilities, particularly in retail areas during the post-Christmas shopping rush. The drug-related offence rate (0.8 per 1,000) is 208% above the UK average, suggesting a concentrated issue in specific pockets of the built-up area. This imbalance between violent and property crime may indicate underlying social dynamics, such as heightened community stress or targeted policing efforts, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such connections.

November 2024 saw a dramatic 200% increase in drug-related offences, rising from 8 to 24 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 35.9% rise in violence and sexual offences (103 to 140), underscores a troubling shift in crime patterns. Violent crime's dominance—accounting for 35% of total incidents—places Morecambe 71% above the UK average for this category, a disparity that could reflect local challenges in addressing alcohol-fueled disputes or gang activity. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 36.1% (from 36 to 23), and other thefts fell by 42.9% (from 28 to 16), possibly due to increased police presence during the Black Friday period or seasonal retail strategies. The vehicle crime rate also rose by 22.2% (from 9 to 11), linked to the influx of tourists and shoppers during November. These fluctuations highlight the combination of seasonal events and local crime dynamics, with anti-social behaviour (27.3% of total crimes) remaining high at 111% above the UK average. Residents may find the 200% spike in drug offences particularly concerning, as it suggests a rapid escalation in illicit activity that could strain community resources and safety initiatives.

Morecambe's crime rate in November 2024 (12.7 per 1,000) represents a 2.1% increase from October's 12.4 per 1,000, indicating a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 13 crimes per day, translating to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 79 residents. This figure, while local to Morecambe, contrasts with the UK's broader context, where the average resident faces one crime every 134 residents. The built-up area's population of 31,604 means that the 400 total crimes reported in November equate to a density of 12.7 per 1,000, far exceeding the UK's 7.6 per 1,000. This disparity is particularly pronounced in categories like anti-social behaviour (215% above UK average) and drug offences (208% above UK average), which may reflect the area's unique social fabric. While some categories, such as theft from the person (52% below UK average), show relative safety, the overall profile suggests a need for targeted interventions. The 2.1% monthly increase, though modest, aligns with the seasonal context of November, where extended evenings and events like Bonfire Night could contribute to higher visibility of crime in public spaces.