Formby Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Formby's crime profile in June 2024, accounting for 33.3% of all reported incidents. With a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 42.7% below the UK average of 8.2, underscoring its relatively low levels of criminal activity. The breakdown of crimes reveals a balanced distribution between property and violent crimes, with public order offences and anti-social behaviour also featuring prominently. This pattern is consistent with the area's built-up character, where social interactions and community dynamics may influence crime types. The start of summer in June brought longer daylight hours and the onset of tourism in coastal regions, factors that could impact crime trends. However, the data does not show a significant surge in incidents during this period, suggesting that local conditions or policing efforts may mitigate seasonal influences. The prominence of violence and sexual offences, despite the overall low rate, highlights the need for targeted interventions in this category. The rate for these offences in Formby (1.6 per 1,000) is 42% below the UK average, indicating a lower risk of such incidents compared to other areas. This could be attributed to a combination of demographic factors, such as a younger population or community initiatives aimed at reducing violence. The relatively low rates of shoplifting, burglary, and vehicle crime further reinforce the area's distinct profile, with these categories all below UK averages. While the data does not provide direct causal links, the interplay between local geography, population density, and policing strategies likely contributes to Formby's crime picture. As the summer season progresses, continued monitoring of these trends will be essential to understanding how seasonal factors interact with existing patterns.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with robbery and possession of weapons each increasing by 100% compared to the previous month. This spike in specific categories, though minor in absolute numbers, warrants attention given their potential implications for public safety. Conversely, drugs-related offences fell sharply by 88.9%, from nine to one incident, a change that may reflect seasonal or operational factors. The balance between property and violent crimes remained roughly equal, with both categories contributing 33.3% and 35 incidents respectively. This parity contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences are higher at 2.8 per 1,000. Formby's anti-social behaviour rate of 0.7 per 1,000 is 50% below the UK average of 1.4, a gap that aligns with the area's lower-than-average public order offences. These findings illustrate how local factors—such as community engagement or policing strategies—can shape crime trends independently of national patterns.

Formby's crime rate in June 2024 remained stable at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 1.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.8. This consistency suggests no major fluctuations in crime patterns over the past two months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately four crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the overall rate in terms of everyday experience. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 211 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, Formby's population-scaled perspective shows a marked divergence: while the UK experiences 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents, Formby's rate is nearly half that, reflecting a safer local environment. This contrast is particularly evident in categories such as anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, where Formby's rates are significantly below national averages. The stability in crime rates, combined with the area's lower-than-average figures, reinforces the notion that Formby's built-up character and local dynamics may contribute to its distinct crime profile.