Leyland Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Leyland's overall crime rate in November 2024 stood at 7.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 3.9% above the UK average of 7.6. This figure reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal trends, with anti-social behaviour emerging as the most prevalent category at 36.1% of all reported crimes. Violence and sexual offences followed closely at 28.9%, while shoplifting accounted for 11.8%—a rate 30% above the UK average. The month's crime profile was shaped by November-specific dynamics, including the impact of Bonfire Night and the early shopping rush of Black Friday. These events, combined with the area's built-up nature, likely contributed to elevated levels of anti-social behaviour and retail-related incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting's above-average rate may be influenced by Leyland's commercial presence. The seasonal context of dark evenings also likely affected visibility and outdoor activity, potentially influencing crime patterns. While the overall rate remains modest compared to larger urban centres, the localised spikes in certain categories underscore the need for targeted interventions.

November 2024 saw stark shifts in specific crime categories, with possession of weapons and theft from the person both surging by 100% compared to October. These increases, though small in absolute terms (2 and 1 incidents respectively), signal a notable change in local crime dynamics. Meanwhile, burglary plummeted by 82.6%, from 23 to 4 incidents, marking the most dramatic decrease in any category. This contrast highlights a shift in crime focus, with anti-social behaviour dominating at 36.1% of all incidents—161% above the UK average. The decline in burglary may be linked to seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic during the post-Black Friday period. Conversely, the rise in possession of weapons—now 67% above the UK average—suggests a need for closer monitoring, particularly as November's dark evenings and Bonfire Night events may influence such activity.

Leyland's crime rate in November 2024 dropped by 11.0% compared to the previous month, falling from 8.9 to 7.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as November typically sees reduced outdoor activity and fewer large gatherings. Locally, the average resident faced a 1-in-127 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure rate. On a daily basis, Leyland recorded approximately 12 crimes per day in November, a consistent figure that reflects the area's built-up nature and relatively stable population of 44,211. This daily rate remains within the expected range for a South Ribble built-up area, where urban density and local retail activity contribute to a predictable crime rhythm. The drop in burglary by 82.6% from the prior month may partly reflect increased security measures during the holiday season, though no definitive causal link is established.