Leyland Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 44,211 residents, Leyland recorded 346 crimes in June 2024, translating to a crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 people. This figure is 4.9% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, marking one of the most statistically significant deviations in the area’s recent history. The breakdown reveals that anti-social behaviour (113 incidents) and violence and sexual offences (111 incidents) dominated the crime profile, together accounting for 64.8% of all reported incidents. These two categories are particularly noteworthy: anti-social behaviour in Leyland is 86% above the UK average, while violence and sexual offences are 9% below the national benchmark. Seasonal factors may partly explain these patterns, as June marks the start of the summer season, when increased public activity in Leyland’s town centre and surrounding areas could contribute to higher levels of anti-social behaviour. However, the lower-than-average rate of violent crime may reflect ongoing community policing efforts or improved lighting in key public spaces. The data also highlights a distinct imbalance in crime types, with property-related crimes (93 incidents) making up only 26.9% of the total, compared to 64.8% for violent and disorder-related offences. This suggests a crime profile more aligned with urban centres than rural areas, where property crime typically dominates. The presence of a large retail sector and multiple public amenities in Leyland likely influences this dynamic, though further analysis would be required to confirm this connection.

June 2024 saw sharp increases in several crime categories, most robbery, which more than doubled from one to three incidents—a 200% rise. This spike, while statistically significant, remains an isolated anomaly given the low base numbers. Concurrently, possession of weapons rose by 50%, increasing from two to three incidents, and shoplifting climbed by 43.8%, with 16 incidents in May rising to 23 in June. These upward trends contrast with notable declines in other areas: 'other crime' fell by 61.1%, from 18 to 7 incidents, and bicycle theft dropped by 50%, from two to one. The latter decrease may be linked to the end of the academic year, as student populations in Leyland’s surrounding areas return to their home regions, reducing opportunities for theft. Meanwhile, the crime mix shows a stark divergence from UK averages: anti-social behaviour remains 86% above the national benchmark, while shoplifting and public order offences are both significantly below UK levels. This suggests a localised challenge in managing disruptive behaviour, despite relatively low rates of theft and vehicle crime. A resident might find the 19% below-average rate for shoplifting particularly relevant, as it could indicate effective retail security measures or reduced foot traffic in key commercial areas.

Leyland’s crime rate in June 2024 (7.8 per 1,000) represents a 14.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 9.2 per 1,000, reflecting a marked improvement in the area’s crime profile. On a daily basis, this equates to approximately 12 crimes reported each day in Leyland, a figure that provides a concrete sense of the local crime frequency. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 128 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when adjusted for population size. This reduction may be attributed to a combination of seasonal factors and local policing strategies, though can be established from the data alone. The population-scaled perspective is particularly informative: with 44,211 residents, the 346 total crimes recorded in June represent a relatively low proportion of the population, suggesting that the majority of residents are not directly affected by criminal activity. However, the high incidence of anti-social behaviour—accounting for 32.7% of all crimes—raises questions about the effectiveness of community engagement initiatives. While the overall rate is below the UK average, the disparity in specific crime types indicates that Leyland’s challenges are not uniform, with certain areas of public safety requiring targeted attention.