Penwortham Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Penwortham's November 2024 crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents marked a significant 55.3% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure, while modest in absolute terms, reflects the area's consistent performance in maintaining low crime levels despite the seasonal pressures of November. The top three crime categories—violence and sexual offences (31.1% of total), anti-social behaviour (16.2%), and vehicle crime (13.5%)—illustrate a community grappling with both persistent and transient challenges. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category, remained 57% below the UK average, a gap that may be attributed to the area's relatively stable demographics and the absence of major nightlife hubs. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the national average by 46%, could be linked to the usual seasonal fluctuations in community interactions, exacerbated by the reduced daylight hours typical of the month. Vehicle crime, while a notable concern in Penwortham, still fell 14% short of the UK average, suggesting that local infrastructure or policing strategies may be effectively mitigating this category. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday, and the encroaching winter—adds complexity to these patterns, with the darkness of evenings likely contributing to the persistence of violent and anti-social incidents. However, the area's overall safety profile remains a marked contrast to national trends, a testament to the interplay of local governance, community engagement, and geographical factors that shape Penwortham's unique crime profile.

November 2024 saw a dramatic 400% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 2 to 10 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average by 14%, may partly explain the shift in crime mix towards property-related offences. Concurrently, burglary dropped by 80%, from 5 to 1, a decline that contrasts with the national trend for this category. Anti-social behaviour also fell sharply by 45.5%, from 22 to 12, suggesting a possible impact from local enforcement or seasonal factors such as shorter evenings. Violent crimes accounted for 31.1% of all reported incidents, significantly below the UK average for this category by 57%. The 150% rise in criminal damage and arson, from 2 to 5 incidents, adds another layer to the month's volatility. Residents may find the 80% drop in burglary particularly reassuring, though the sharp increase in vehicle crime warrants attention, especially in light of Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping activity.

Penwortham's crime rate in November 2024 dropped to 3.4 per 1,000 residents, a 16.0% decrease from the previous month's 4.1 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in the built-up area's historical data, where seasonal transitions often influence reporting patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in November, a figure that, while locally relevant, lacks a direct UK-wide counterpart due to differing population densities and policing structures. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 293 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low crime environment compared to national averages. This statistic, when contextualised against Penwortham's population of 21,671, highlights the area's consistent performance in maintaining safety despite the usual November pressures of dark evenings and holiday-related activity. The decline from October to November may also reflect the timing of local initiatives or seasonal shifts in community engagement, though no specific programmes are cited in the data.