Penwortham Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 21,671, Penwortham recorded 103 crimes in June 2024, translating to a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 41.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, placing the area among the safer communities in England and Wales. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40.8% of all reported incidents—1.9 per 1,000 residents. This category's rate is 31% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Penwortham's status as a built-up area with a strong focus on community policing and social services. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 27.2% of crimes (1.3 per 1,000), while criminal damage and arson comprised 6.8% (0.3 per 1,000). June, as the start of summer, likely influenced these patterns: longer daylight hours may have reduced opportunities for property crime, while increased foot traffic in public spaces could explain the lower-than-average rates of theft from the person. The area's relatively low levels of shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) also align with its character as a commuter-oriented suburb with limited high-density retail zones. These factors, combined with the area's proximity to natural landscapes, may contribute to the overall safety profile observed in June's data.

June saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with drugs-related offences doubling from zero to one incident—a 100% increase. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, jumping from three to six cases, a 100% rise. This contrasts with declines in bicycle theft, which fell by 50% to one reported incident. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark divergence from national trends: violence and sexual offences (1.9 per 1,000) are 31% below the UK average, while public order offences (0.1 per 1,000) are 84% below. These figures suggest a local environment where violent crime is lower than in other parts of the UK, possibly due to community policing initiatives or the area's character as a relatively stable residential hub. Residents may find the 5.8% decrease in shoplifting (from five to six cases) an unusual anomaly, though this could reflect seasonal fluctuations in retail activity.

Penwortham's crime rate in June 2024 fell to 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a 4.6% decrease from May's 5.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area's historical seasonal trends, where summer months often see reduced property crime as outdoor spaces become more active. Daily crime activity averaged three incidents per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 210 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the local population, this suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime remains low compared to UK averages. The drop in overall crime rate may reflect a combination of increased community engagement during warmer weather and reduced opportunities for vehicle-related offences as parking patterns shift. However, the monthly exposure metric underscores that even modest crime levels can feel impactful in smaller, tightly knit communities like Penwortham.