Penwortham Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Penwortham’s crime rate in February 2024 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, 38% below the UK average of 7.1. This performance positions the area as one of the safest in the country, a status reinforced by its consistently low crime rates across multiple categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.8% of all crimes, with 35 incidents recorded—1.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure 36% below the UK average. This suggests that local initiatives targeting violent crime have had a measurable impact. Anti-social behaviour, however, emerged as a notable exception, contributing 31.6% of the total with 30 incidents, 33% above the UK average. This discrepancy highlights the need for nuanced approaches, as the area’s otherwise strong safety record contrasts with this particular category’s elevated levels. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—may have influenced some crime patterns, such as the 50% drop in vehicle crime, likely linked to reduced traffic and fewer opportunities for such offences. Other thefts, though rising sharply by 133%, still remain 45% below the UK average, indicating that while certain types of crime are fluctuating, the area’s overall security remains robust. These dynamics reflect the combination of local policing, community engagement, and seasonal factors that shape Penwortham’s unique crime profile.

February 2024 saw a sharp 133% increase in other thefts, with seven incidents reported compared to three in January. This jump, though still below the UK average by 45%, may reflect seasonal shifts in criminal activity, such as increased indoor movement during colder weather. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 50%, aligning with the area’s broader trend of reduced violent crime, which remained 36% below the UK average. The most striking outlier was anti-social behaviour, which rose by 57.9% to 30 incidents—33% above the UK average. This divergence from national trends could indicate localized pressures, such as increased community tensions or gaps in targeted policing. Vehicle crime fell by 50%, a decline consistent with the area’s generally low rates for this category, which were 77% below the UK average. Residents may find the 50% reduction in other crime (from four to two incidents) particularly reassuring, suggesting that efforts to address non-violent, low-level offences are bearing fruit.

Penwortham’s February 2024 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 12% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.0, reflecting a continued downward trend. Daily crime activity averaged three incidents per day over the 29-day period, a figure that aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile. When scaled to the population of 21,671, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 228 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low, underscores the consistent effectiveness of local policing strategies in maintaining safety. The reduction in crime compared to January may also be influenced by seasonal factors, as February’s typically low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull could limit opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour (+57.9%) suggests that community-focused interventions remain critical, even in months with generally lower overall crime rates.