Formby Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant category in Formby’s June 2023 crime profile, accounting for 34.4% of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.0 per 1,000 residents, remains 32% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may be influenced by the area’s character as a built-up coastal town within Sefton. The presence of a mixed-use residential and retail environment, combined with summer tourism, likely contributes to the elevated proportion of violent crimes relative to property crimes. Anti-social behaviour (15.3%) and public order offences (13.7%) followed, with the latter slightly exceeding the UK average for this category (0.7 per 1,000). This divergence may reflect the challenges of managing public spaces during the start of the summer season, when longer evenings and increased foot traffic can amplify tensions. The overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents, 30.6% below the UK average, suggests that local initiatives or environmental factors—such as community engagement efforts or natural surveillance in public areas—are playing a role in mitigating crime. However, the seasonal context of June, with its longer daylight hours and the onset of tourist activity, may also explain the relative concentration of violent crimes compared to other periods. While property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime remain significantly below UK averages, the sharp month-on-month increases in these categories (burglary +300%, vehicle crime +150%) warrant careful monitoring, particularly as they align with the typical rise in outdoor activity during the summer months. The interplay between seasonal rhythms and local demographics appears to be a key driver of Formby’s crime patterns, with the area’s unique blend of residential density and coastal access shaping both the types and frequencies of reported incidents.

June 2023 saw sharp increases in burglary (+300%) and vehicle crime (+150%) compared to May, with both categories jumping from single-digit figures to four and five incidents respectively. These spikes, though statistically significant, remain below the UK average for vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000) and burglary (0.3 per 1,000). Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 42.1%, from 19 to 11 cases, marking the most substantial monthly decline across any category. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.0 per 1,000, remain 32% below the UK average (2.9 per 1,000), a gap that may reflect Formby’s relatively stable community dynamics despite the rise in violent incidents. Residents may find the 34.4% share of violent crimes particularly noteworthy, as this category now dominates the crime profile ahead of property crimes. The increase in burglary, while steep, still represents just 0.2 per 1,000 residents, a rate that is 38% below the UK average.

Formby’s crime rate in June 2023 rose 12.1% compared to May, moving from 5.3 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifts in local patterns. Daily crime averaged four incidents per day, a figure that underscores the need for vigilance in public spaces. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 169 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than the UK average, highlights the direct impact of crime on the community. The population context is critical: with 22,144 residents, even small changes in crime rates translate to tangible differences in individual risk. This upward trend contrasts with the overall UK rate of 8.5 per 1,000, where Formby remains 30.6% below the national average. The combination of a rising local rate and sustained below-average performance suggests a combination of factors, from seasonal activity to localized interventions that may be mitigating broader risks.