Rainford Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

August 2024 marked a continuation of Rainford’s historically low crime rates, with an overall rate of 1.7 crimes per 1,000 residents—79.3% below the UK average of 8.2. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. The breakdown of reported crimes highlights a focus on violent incidents, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 44.4% of total crimes, followed by Other crime at 33.3%. These figures suggest a combination of local factors. Seasonal context may also play a role, as August—a peak holiday month—typically sees increased tourism and empty homes, which could elevate burglary risks. However, the area’s crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (38% below the UK rate) and anti-social behaviour at 0.2 per 1,000 (86% below the UK rate). This pattern may reflect Rainford’s character as a mixed-use built-up area, where community cohesion and local policing efforts likely contribute to the low crime environment. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes is unusual for a small built-up area, suggesting possible local dynamics such as transient populations or specific incidents that require further contextual analysis.

August 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with Other crime surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and burglary doubling from 0 to 1. These increases contrast with a 33.3% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 6 to 4. The latter decline aligns with the UK average for this category, which is 2.7 per 1,000 (70% below the UK rate). Meanwhile, Other crime’s sharp rise—now 3 incidents (0.6 per 1,000)—exceeds the UK average by 275%, highlighting a local anomaly that may warrant closer examination. Anti-social behaviour also saw a notable 66.7% decrease, from 3 to 1, though it remains well below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. The shift in crime mix from property to violent offences is noteworthy, as property crimes typically dominate in similar areas. This change may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased social activity during the summer, or localized incidents that require further investigation. For residents, the most immediate concern remains the spike in Other crime, which could encompass a range of unclassified incidents that might benefit from clearer reporting categories.

Rainford’s crime rate in August 2024 fell to 1.7 per 1,000, a 43.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.0. This decline underscores a consistent trend of improved safety over recent months, with the area’s rate remaining far below the UK average. On a daily basis, the month saw an average of 0 crimes per day, reflecting the low frequency of incidents in this small built-up area. When scaled to the population of 5,312 residents, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 590 residents over the course of August—a figure that highlights the rarity of crime in the area. This monthly exposure rate is particularly striking when compared to national benchmarks, as even the UK’s lowest-crime regions rarely achieve such low incidence. The population context further emphasizes Rainford’s safety: with fewer than two crimes reported in the entire month, the likelihood of any individual encountering crime is minimal. This contrast with the UK average, which stands at 8.2 per 1,000, underscores the area’s effectiveness in maintaining low crime levels, despite the seasonal risks associated with August’s empty homes and increased tourism. The combination of low overall rates and the absence of daily crime incidents illustrates a community where crime is not only infrequent but also unlikely to disrupt daily life.