Lydiate Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of Lydiate’s 12 reported crimes in November 2024, making them the most common category in the area. This figure, however, remains 81% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 residents for the same category. The overall crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents for Lydiate is 81.6% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low crime profile in this built-up area within Sefton. Property crimes (5 incidents) and violent crimes (4 incidents) together formed 75% of the total, with the remaining 25% split between criminal damage, theft, and other offences. Seasonal factors in November—such as dark evenings after Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping—likely contributed to the crime patterns observed, though the area’s low overall rate suggests strong community cohesion or effective local policing. The absence of major spikes in property crime, despite the retail-focused nature of some areas, may indicate that Lydiate’s smaller scale and potentially lower foot traffic reduce opportunities for theft compared to larger urban centres. The data aligns with the characteristics of a relatively stable, low-density built-up area where crime is not concentrated in high-risk zones but remains broadly minimal across all categories.

November 2024 saw a 42.9% decrease in violence and sexual offences compared to October, falling from 7 to 4 incidents—a drop that may reflect the seasonal lull in alcohol-fuelled incidents after Bonfire Night. Other theft rose by 100%, moving from 0 to 2 incidents, highlighting a small but notable shift in crime types. Public order offences fell by 66.7%, declining from 3 to 1, possibly due to reduced public gatherings during the month. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category in Lydiate, remain 81% below the UK average for the same category. The area’s property crime rate (5 incidents) is 65% below the UK average for criminal damage and arson, suggesting that local infrastructure or community vigilance may mitigate such incidents. A resident would note that the daily crime count—roughly 0 crimes per day—contrasts sharply with the UK average of around 2.3 crimes per day in similar areas, illustrating Lydiate’s unique position in the national crime profile.

Lydiate’s crime rate in November 2024 (1.4 per 1,000 residents) represents a 36.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.3 per 1,000, indicating a sustained decline in criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 695 residents—a figure that underscores the rarity of criminal incidents in this small built-up area. When compared to the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, Lydiate’s rate is exceptionally low, reflecting a population-scaled perspective where residents face significantly fewer risks than those in larger urban areas. The daily crime context shows that Lydiate experienced no crimes on average per day in November, a stark contrast to the UK’s typical daily crime rate of around 2.3 incidents per 1,000 residents. This suggests that Lydiate’s crime profile is not only lower in absolute terms but also more sporadic, with incidents unlikely to cluster in high-risk periods. For a resident, this means that the likelihood of encountering crime in daily life is minimal, even during events like Black Friday or Bonfire Night, which might typically see spikes in other areas. The combination of low population density, limited commercial activity, and potentially strong community ties may explain this anomaly compared to the national average.