Penwortham Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Penwortham, the crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents in May 2024 translates to a daily risk of encountering a reported crime roughly once every 201 residents over the course of the month. This rate places the area 40.5% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, highlighting a consistently lower exposure to crime compared to the national profile. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40.7% of all reported incidents—30% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 27.8% of crimes, and criminal damage and arson made up 8.3% of the total. These patterns align with the area’s character as a built-up area within South Ribble, where community-focused policing and local initiatives may contribute to lower rates of property crime. May’s longer evenings and bank holidays could have influenced the rise in outdoor socialising, correlating with increases in anti-social behaviour and violence. However, the overall crime profile remains significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting that Penwortham’s residents face a markedly reduced risk of encountering crime compared to the national context.

May 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns compared to April, with three categories experiencing significant changes. 'Other crime' rose by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents), a jump that may reflect heightened awareness or reporting during the month. Bicycle theft also doubled, increasing from 0 to 2 incidents—a trend consistent with the start of warmer weather and increased cycling activity. Public order offences rose by 100%, possibly linked to the extended evenings and bank holidays typical of May, which can lead to more outdoor gatherings. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 50%, declining from 2 to 1 incident—a decrease that may be attributed to seasonal factors or local efforts to secure properties during the month. The crime mix in Penwortham remains skewed towards violent and anti-social offences, with property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime remaining well below the UK average. For instance, shoplifting occurred at a rate of 0.2 per 1,000 residents—69% below the UK average—suggesting that local retail areas may have effective security measures in place. These figures underscore a combination of community dynamics, seasonal trends, and enforcement priorities that shape the area’s crime profile.

Penwortham’s crime rate in May 2024 (5.0 per 1,000) represents a 20.0% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.2 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend in reported incidents. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately 3 crimes per day—a figure that, while seemingly high, is distributed across a population of 21,671 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 201 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. When scaled to the local context, this means that a resident in Penwortham is statistically less likely to encounter crime than someone in the average UK area. The contrast is particularly stark in categories like shoplifting and vehicle crime, where Penwortham’s rates are 69% and 79% below the UK average, respectively. These disparities may be influenced by factors such as local economic conditions, policing strategies, or the area’s built-up nature, which could foster stronger community engagement and crime prevention efforts. While the month-on-month increase is notable, the overall crime picture for Penwortham continues to demonstrate a marked divergence from national trends, offering residents a relatively safer environment compared to the broader UK context.