Formby Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Formby's crime rate in March 2024 (4.5 per 1,000 residents) places it 41.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant disparities between local and national crime profiles. This built-up area within Sefton, with a population of 22,144, exhibits a distinct crime pattern dominated by violent offences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50.5% of all reported crimes, followed by shoplifting (10.1%) and public order incidents (8.1%). These figures contrast with UK averages, where violence and sexual offences are 14% higher and public order offences 26% higher. The seasonal transition to spring may partly explain the prominence of violent crime, as longer evenings and changing social rhythms could influence patterns of interaction in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour in Formby (0.3 per 1,000) is 74% below the UK average (1.2 per 1,000), suggesting a lower incidence of disruptive conduct compared to the national picture. The area's relatively low property crime rate (28 incidents, 2.6 per 1,000) also aligns with its position as a built-up area rather than a high-density urban centre. While the overall crime rate remains stable against seasonal trends, the balance between violent and property crime offers insight into local dynamics, with violence comprising over half of all incidents—a proportion significantly higher than the UK average where property crime typically dominates.

March 2024 saw notable shifts in Formby's crime profile, with vehicle crime surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and bicycle theft doubling to 2 incidents. These increases may reflect heightened activity in local parking areas or changing patterns of transportation during the spring transition. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 30% (from 10 to 7 incidents), a decrease consistent with the broader trend of lower public order offences in the area. The rise in 'other crime' (4 incidents, up from 0) highlights an emerging category that warrants closer examination, though it remains below the UK average for this category by 33%. Shoplifting, while remaining the second most common crime (10 incidents), decreased by 16.7% from 12 in February, possibly due to increased police visibility during the month. Formby's violence and sexual offences rate (2.3 per 1,000) is 14% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), suggesting local factors—such as community engagement initiatives or demographic characteristics—may contribute to this divergence. The significant drop in criminal damage and arson (from 5 to 4 incidents) could indicate seasonal effects, with warmer weather reducing opportunities for such crimes.

Formby's March 2024 crime rate (4.5 per 1,000) represents a 35.5% increase from February's 3.3 per 1,000.6% below the UK average. This monthly rise translates to an average of 3 crimes reported per day in the built-up area, a figure that, while relatively low, shows a steady upward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 224 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average of approximately 1 in 130 residents. This disparity underscores Formby's position as a relatively safe area within Sefton. monthly increase suggests local conditions may be shifting. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Formby's crime rate is 4.5 per 1,000 residents, which for a population of 22,144 equates to 99 total crimes. This figure is 2.6 times lower than the UK average, a gap that persists across most crime categories. While the daily crime count (3 per day) may seem modest, the composition of these crimes—primarily violent offences—highlights a different risk profile compared to areas where property crime dominates. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that Formby's residents experience significantly fewer incidents of anti-social behaviour, with 74% fewer cases than the national average, suggesting a community environment that may be more conducive to social cohesion.