Penwortham Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences remain the most significant category in Penwortham’s crime profile, accounting for 38.9% of all reported incidents in December 2024. With a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000, the area is 26.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a contrast that underscores its relatively low overall crime levels. The dominance of violent crime — 44 incidents — may be linked to seasonal factors, including the Christmas shopping peak and extended dark evenings, which could heighten tensions in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, while contributing 30.1% of crimes (34 incidents), is 70% above the UK average, suggesting localised pressures in the built-up area. Property crimes, including burglary and vehicle crime, are significantly below national levels, with burglary at 1.8% of total crimes and vehicle crime at 1.8% — both 68% and 75% below the UK average, respectively. This pattern aligns with Penwortham’s character as a mixed-use area with a blend of residential and commercial zones, where community policing and local initiatives may mitigate property-related risks. The seasonal context of December — a time of increased foot traffic, holiday gatherings, and social events — likely contributes to the higher rates of violence and anti-social behaviour, though these trends remain distinct from broader UK patterns. The area’s crime picture, while showing a 52.8% increase from November, continues to reflect a generally safer environment compared to national benchmarks, with most categories well below UK averages.

December saw a sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, which surged by 183.3% compared to November, with 34 incidents reported. This increase, coupled with a 140% rise in criminal damage and arson (12 incidents), highlights a shift in the crime mix toward property-related offences. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 80% (from 10 to 2 incidents), and other theft dropped by 66.7%, suggesting targeted interventions or seasonal factors may have influenced these trends. Anti-social behaviour in Penwortham is 70% above the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect local social dynamics or policing priorities. Meanwhile, violent crime remains the dominant category, with 44 incidents (2.0 per 1,000) — 22% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 — illustrating a combination of high-profile violent incidents and broader community safety measures. Residents may find the 52.8% monthly increase in overall crime rate a key data point to monitor in the coming months.

Penwortham's crime rate in December 2024 rose by 52.8% compared to November's 3.4 per 1,000, reaching 5.2 per 1,000. This increase contrasts with the area’s overall 26.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. Daily crime figures show an average of four crimes reported each day in December, a local metric that highlights the pace of incidents in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 192 residents, a monthly exposure rate that translates to a relatively low frequency for residents compared to the national picture. This figure, while modest, reflects the dynamic nature of crime in a community with a mix of urban and semi-rural characteristics. The population-scaled perspective underscores that, while the rate has risen, Penwortham remains significantly safer than the UK average, with most categories—such as burglary and vehicle crime—well below national levels. This comparison suggests that local factors, rather than broad national trends, are shaping the current crime picture.