Rainford Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rainford’s crime profile in April 2024 continued to reflect its position as one of the UK’s safest built-up areas, with a crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents—66.2% below the national average of 7.7. The area’s overall safety is reinforced by the dominance of property-related crimes, which accounted for 6 out of 14 reported incidents, followed by violent crimes (2) and other unspecified offences (2). This distribution aligns with patterns typical of smaller, densely populated areas where retail and residential spaces coexist, potentially contributing to shoplifting and theft incidents. Seasonal factors in April, such as the Easter holiday and the transition to spring weather, may have influenced crime dynamics, with increased outdoor activity reducing opportunities for certain types of crime while creating new ones. The low rate of violent crime—0.4 per 1,000—compares to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlighting a marked safety advantage for Rainford residents. However, the rise in other thefts and drug-related incidents suggests that localized challenges persist, even in areas with generally low crime rates. These trends may be linked to transient populations or changes in local business activity, though further analysis is required to confirm such connections. Overall, the data underscores Rainford’s resilience in maintaining a low crime profile despite the month’s unique seasonal and demographic considerations.

April 2024 saw notable increases in specific crime categories, with other thefts, shoplifting, and drug-related incidents all rising by 100% compared to March. This surge in other thefts—from zero to two cases—suggests a shift in criminal activity, though no direct causal link is evident. Meanwhile, violent crimes fell sharply by 85.7%, with violence and sexual offences dropping from 14 to 2, a reduction that may reflect seasonal factors or targeted interventions. The breakdown of crime types reveals that Rainford’s rates for anti-social behaviour (0.4 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) remain 67% and 70% below UK averages, respectively. However, the 'other crime' category (0.4 per 1,000) is 150% above the UK average, highlighting an unusual concentration of unclassified incidents that warrant further attention. Residents should be aware of the doubling of theft-related crimes, which, while still low in absolute terms, indicates a need for vigilance in areas where such incidents occur.

Rainford's crime rate in April 2024 stood at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, a 39.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.3 per 1,000. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent trend of lower crime levels in this built-up area. On a daily basis, the area reported an average of 0 crimes per day over the 30-day period, indicating a highly stable environment relative to national standards. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 379 residents, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this community. This low rate, even when scaled to the local population of 5,312, suggests that residents are less likely to encounter crime compared to the UK average. The drop from the prior month may partly reflect seasonal patterns, as April’s milder weather and Easter-related activities could have influenced public behavior and reduced opportunities for certain types of crime.