Morecambe Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Morecambe’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 12.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 59.3% above the UK average of 8.1. This disparity highlights the area’s unique challenges, particularly in anti-social behaviour and violent crime. Anti-social behaviour was the most reported category, accounting for 31% of all crimes, with a rate of 4.0 per 1,000—182% above the UK average. Violence and sexual offences followed at 29.5%, with a rate of 3.8 per 1,000, 34% above the national average. These figures may be influenced by Morecambe’s coastal location and the seasonal patterns of May, which include longer evenings and increased social activity in public spaces. The data also reveals a concerning trend in criminal damage and arson, which rose to 1.0 per 1,000 (8.1% of all crimes), 67% above the UK average. This could be tied to the town’s built-up area and the potential for vandalism during warmer weather. Meanwhile, shoplifting and burglary rates both increased, with the latter’s 90% rise linked to the same seasonal factors. The area’s crime profile contrasts sharply with the UK average, underscoring the need for localized strategies to address specific challenges.

May 2025 saw a 100% surge in robbery reports, with four incidents recorded—a stark contrast to the previous month’s zero. This jump, though small in absolute terms, signals a concerning shift in public safety. Burglary also rose sharply by 90%, from 10 to 19 cases, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased outdoor activity. Shoplifting increased by 65%, with 33 incidents reported, aligning with the area’s retail presence and the influence of May’s bank holidays. Conversely, public order offences fell by 46.4%, from 28 to 15, possibly due to reduced outdoor gatherings or targeted policing efforts. Anti-social behaviour remains the most prevalent category at 31% of all crimes, 182% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the town’s coastal character and seasonal social dynamics.

Morecambe’s crime rate remained stable at 12.9 per 1,000 residents in May 2025, matching the previous month’s rate. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall crime trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 13 crimes per day, reflecting a persistent level of activity across the built-up area. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 78 residents over the course of the month—a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 31,604 people. While the rate is higher than the UK average, the stability in May contrasts with the sharp rise in certain categories, such as robbery, which may indicate temporary spikes rather than systemic changes. The population context also highlights that crime is not evenly distributed; areas with higher concentrations of retail, nightlife, or public spaces may experience disproportionate exposure, though this remains unquantified in the data.