Penwortham Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Penwortham’s crime profile in April 2024 continued to reflect its position as a relatively low-crime built-up area within South Ribble, with a total crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents — 45.5% below the UK average. The area’s most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.1% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 26.7%. These figures align with the area’s character as a commuter-oriented town with a mix of residential and retail zones, where community-focused policing and local initiatives may contribute to the sustained suppression of more serious crimes. Seasonal factors, such as the Easter holiday period and spring weather, likely influenced the increase in criminal damage and arson, which rose by 80% compared to March. This spike, while still below the UK average for the category, underscores the need for vigilance during periods of heightened outdoor activity. Meanwhile, the rate of violent crimes, though higher than in previous months, remains significantly below the national average, suggesting effective local interventions or demographic factors that mitigate more severe incidents. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate, at 1.1 per 1,000, is 10% below the UK average, potentially reflecting the impact of community engagement programs or the relatively stable social fabric of the built-up area. As spring transitions into summer, the continued monitoring of crime trends linked to seasonal patterns, such as increased foot traffic in retail corridors or weekend events, will be critical to maintaining this low-crime environment.

April 2024 marked a sharp rise in violent crimes, with an 80% month-on-month increase in criminal damage and arson, driven by 9 reported incidents — the highest since early 2024. Possession of weapons surged by 100%, jumping from zero to two cases, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 43%. This spike, while small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in local crime dynamics. Conversely, public order offences fell by 80%, from 10 to 2, a decline consistent with the Easter holiday period when community events may have reduced tensions. The area’s violent crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 remains 34% below the UK average, but the 80% increase in criminal damage and arson deserves closer attention, particularly as spring weather extends outdoor activity. Residents should remain vigilant in high-traffic areas where such incidents have clustered.

Penwortham's crime rate in April 2024 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a 13.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.8 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, places the area firmly below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000 — a gap of 45.5% that has remained consistent over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly three crimes per day in April, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 241 residents, highlighting the infrequency of criminal activity in this built-up area. While the population-scaled perspective shows a safe environment, the month-on-month fluctuations in specific crime categories suggest localized factors may be influencing patterns, particularly in violent and property-related incidents. This context is critical for residents assessing risk and for local authorities tracking trends.