Formby Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Public order offences in Formby during August 2023 were 33% above the UK average, marking a striking contrast to the area’s overall safety profile. This built-up area within Sefton recorded a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents, 42.0% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences (43 cases, 41.4% of total), which itself was 28% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour (18 cases, 17.3%) and public order offences (17 cases, 16.4%) formed the second and third most common crime types, with the latter’s elevated rate relative to the UK average suggesting a specific local dynamic. August, a peak holiday month, may partly explain this pattern, as increased tourism and transient populations could contribute to disturbances in public spaces. The area’s lower rates of property crime (22 total cases) compared to violent crime reflect a distinct crime profile, with shoplifting and burglary both 67% and 71% below UK averages respectively. This suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, the area’s overall safety record is markedly better than the national average, particularly in property-related offences. Seasonal factors, including the influx of visitors during August, may also influence the balance between violent and non-violent crime, though the exact relationship requires further analysis.

August 2023 saw a 70% increase in public order offences compared to July, rising from 10 to 17 cases. This surge, coupled with a 50% rise in anti-social behaviour (from 12 to 18 cases), highlights a notable shift in the crime mix. Meanwhile, burglary cases fell by 80% (from 5 to 1), a stark contrast to the 33% above-average rate for public order offences. The violent crime category, though still the largest single category, was 28% below the UK average, with 43 cases (1.9 per 1,000). Robbery also rose sharply by 100%, with one incident reported in August compared to none in July. This increase, though small in absolute terms, may signal a localized trend warranting attention. Shoplifting and other theft offences remained 67% and 68% below UK averages respectively, suggesting that retail areas in Formby may have effective crime prevention measures in place. These findings indicate that while certain categories are performing exceptionally well compared to national benchmarks, others—particularly public order—require targeted interventions to address the 33% gap above the UK average.

Formby’s crime rate in August 2023 (4.7 per 1,000) represented a 7.3% increase from July’s 4.4 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 213 residents, a figure that contextualizes the scale of incidents relative to the area’s population of 22,144. Daily crime statistics show an average of 3 crimes per day, a rate that, while consistent with historical patterns, must be viewed in the context of Formby’s overall safety record. Compared to the UK average, the area’s violent crime rate (1.9 per 1,000) is 28% lower, and property crime rates are even further below the national average. This suggests that residents of Formby experience a crime environment that is safer than the average UK resident. However, the 33% gap in public order offences above the UK average indicates a specific challenge that may require tailored policing strategies. The 7.3% month-on-month increase, though modest, underscores the need for continuous monitoring of crime trends to ensure that the area’s strong performance relative to the UK average is maintained.