West Lancashire Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 121,995 residents, the 682 crimes reported in West Lancashire during June 2024 translate to a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 people—31.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's position as one of the safer local authority districts in England, though the distribution of crime types reveals a nuanced picture. Violence and sexual offences were the most prevalent category, accounting for 36.8% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 31.4%. These rates align with patterns often seen in mixed-use areas where community engagement and policing efforts may influence outcomes. The relatively low rates of property crime, particularly vehicle crime (down 31.6% from May) and shoplifting (68% below UK average), suggest that local infrastructure—such as secure parking and retail environments—may be playing a role in deterring such offences. Seasonal context is also relevant: with June marking the start of summer and the longest days of the year, increased foot traffic in town centres and open spaces could explain the 24.1% rise in public order offences. However, the persistent 29% gap between West Lancashire's anti-social behaviour rate and the UK average indicates that targeted interventions may still be necessary in specific neighbourhoods. This data, when viewed alongside the UK-wide trends, illustrates how local characteristics—whether demographic, geographic, or socio-economic—interact with national crime patterns to shape the monthly crime profile.

June 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Bicycle theft rose sharply by 200%, increasing from one incident to three, a trend that may reflect increased summer cycling activity or changes in local enforcement priorities. Meanwhile, other theft dropped by 42.2%, from 45 to 26 cases, potentially linked to improved retail security measures or seasonal shifts in criminal behaviour. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, with a 24.1% increase to 36 incidents—29% above the UK average for this category. This contrast with the 34% reduction in criminal damage and arson (44 incidents, down from previous months) highlights a combination of different crime types. The most notable deviation from UK averages was in violent crimes, which occurred at a rate 24% below the national figure, suggesting that local initiatives or demographic factors may be influencing this trend in a positive direction.

West Lancashire's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, a 7.0% decrease from the previous month's 6.0 per 1,000. This represents a continued downward trend in local crime levels, with the monthly exposure rate showing that one reported crime occurred for every 179 residents over the course of the month. Translating this into daily context, the area experienced approximately 23 crimes per day—a figure that, while not negligible, remains well below the UK average when scaled to the local population. The population-scaled perspective is particularly useful for residents: with 121,995 people in the area, the 682 total crimes reported in June equate to a crime rate that is 31.7% below the UK average. This suggests that local factors—such as community policing initiatives or seasonal activity patterns—may be contributing to this sustained reduction in crime, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causality.