Allerton Bywater Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Allerton Bywater's crime profile in February 2025, accounting for 38.9% of the 36 reported crimes. This category, at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, was 28% below the UK average, a figure that contrasts with the 11.1% share of public order offences, which exceeded the national rate by 14%. The area's overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents—32.8% lower than the UK average—reflects a combination of effective policing, community initiatives, and the area's built-up urban character, which may inherently limit certain types of crime. Seasonal factors, including the winter lull in outdoor activity, likely contributed to the subdued crime levels, though this does not fully explain the sharp drop from the previous month's 7.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, making up 16.7% of incidents, remained 18% below the UK average, suggesting that local efforts to address nuisance crimes have had measurable success. However, the increase in shoplifting and theft from the person, both rising from zero to two and one incidents respectively, indicates that targeted vulnerabilities—such as retail environments or personal safety in public spaces—require continued attention.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, including a 100% increase in theft from the person and shoplifting, both rising from zero to one and two incidents respectively. These increases, though small in absolute terms, suggest emerging vulnerabilities, possibly linked to seasonal factors or localized changes in behaviour. Conversely, vehicle crime and other theft fell by 75% compared to the previous month, likely reflecting reduced outdoor activity during colder weather. The area's violent crime rate (1.7 per 1,000) was 28% below the UK average, a stark contrast to public order offences, which exceeded the national rate by 14%. This divergence underscores the combination of local dynamics, with anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000) remaining 18% below the UK average. For residents, the absence of vehicle crime in February—despite a 75% drop from previous months—may indicate that targeted measures or seasonal factors have temporarily curtailed this category.

Allerton Bywater's crime rate in February 2025 (4.5 per 1,000) marked a 40.1% decrease from the previous month's 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a significant downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity. When scaled to the population of 8,046 residents, this equates to one reported crime for every 224 residents over the course of the month—a rate that, while modest, highlights the need for continued vigilance. This monthly exposure figure, though not directly comparable to national data, provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents. The drop in overall crime aligns with typical seasonal patterns observed in similar built-up areas, where winter months often see a temporary lull in outdoor activity and associated crimes, though this does not fully explain the stark reduction from the prior month.