Formby Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Formby’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 46.3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure, while showing a 19.8% increase from the previous month, remains significantly lower than national benchmarks, a pattern consistent with Formby’s character as a built-up area within Sefton. Violence and sexual offences were the most prevalent category, accounting for 49.4% of all crimes reported—a proportion that, though high locally, is 23% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime followed, with the latter’s rate 8% above the UK average, a contrast to other categories that showed marked underperformance relative to national data. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may contribute to the lower overall crime rate, though the spike in drugs-related incidents and vehicle crime suggests other factors are at play. The area’s relatively low crime profile, despite the recent increases, aligns with the characteristics of a built-up area that may benefit from community cohesion or other local conditions that mitigate criminal activity.

February 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with drugs-related incidents surging by 200% (from one to three cases), and vehicle crime rising by 166.7% (from three to eight). This sharp increase in vehicle crime may reflect changes in traffic patterns or seasonal demand for car-related services. Anti-social behaviour also doubled from zero to eight cases, a jump that could be tied to local events or shifts in community dynamics. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 60%, from 10 to four, linked to reduced outdoor activity during the winter months. Vehicle crime in Formby was 8% above the UK average, a rare instance where the area’s rate exceeded the national benchmark for this category. These shifts highlight the volatility of crime trends even within a generally low-crime area.

Formby's crime rate in February 2025 rose 19.8% from the previous month, moving from 3.0 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains 46.3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of three crimes per day in February—a figure that, while consistent with local patterns, reflects the area’s generally lower crime profile compared to national trends. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 280 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. This statistic, when contextualised against the population of 22,144, illustrates that the vast majority of residents are unaffected by crime on a daily basis. The rise from the previous month may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the transition from winter to spring, which can alter patterns of outdoor activity and social interactions.