Penwortham Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Penwortham's crime rate in September 2023 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 45% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures highlights the area's consistently low crime profile, a pattern that has persisted across multiple reporting periods. The most prevalent crime categories were anti-social behaviour (27 incidents, 28.1% of total crimes), violence and sexual offences (26 incidents, 27.1%), and shoplifting (11 incidents, 11.5%). These figures align with the seasonal context of September, a period marked by the return of students to local schools and universities, which may contribute to increased anti-social behaviour and public order issues. The area's lower-than-average rates for property crimes (37 incidents) and violent crimes (26 incidents) suggest a combination of effective local policing, community engagement, and the physical characteristics of Penwortham itself—a built-up area within South Ribble that likely includes a mix of residential, retail, and commercial zones without the dense urban infrastructure typical of larger cities. While the crime rate remains low, the seasonal context of September—marked by shorter evenings and the transition back to structured routines—may influence crime patterns. The overall crime profile, while modest in scale, reflects the interplay between local demographics, geographic factors, and the broader national crime profile.

September 2023 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery rates surging by 300% compared to August, jumping from one incident to four. This sharp increase, though still below the UK average for robbery (0.1 per 1,000), contrasts with steep declines in other areas: burglary fell by 57.1% (from seven to three incidents), and other theft dropped 80% (from 15 to three). The crime mix also shifted significantly, with property crimes (37 incidents) accounting for 38.5% of total crimes, compared to 27.1% for violent crimes (26 incidents). Anti-social behaviour remained the most common category (28.1% of total crimes), but its rate (1.3 per 1,000) was 3% below the UK average. Vehicle crime fell by 58% compared to the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), a trend consistent with Penwortham's lower traffic density and limited commercial zones. Residents may find the 300% rise in robbery particularly concerning, though the absolute number of incidents remains small.

Penwortham's crime rate in September 2023 (4.4 per 1,000 residents) represents a 3.1% decline from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with broader patterns observed in similar built-up areas during the autumn transition, though local factors may contribute to the shift. Daily crime statistics show an average of three crimes reported each day in Penwortham, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's relatively small population of 21,671. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 226 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's consistently low crime profile compared to national averages. When scaled to the local population, this rate suggests that residents face a significantly lower risk of experiencing crime than the UK average, with the exception of robbery, which saw a sharp increase. The population context further highlights how Penwortham's crime statistics, though modest in absolute terms, must be interpreted within the framework of its demographic and geographic characteristics, which likely include a mix of residential and commercial zones with limited high-risk areas.