Ormskirk Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Ormskirk's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure 32.5% below the UK average of 8.0. This performance highlights the area's relative safety. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 40.5% of all crimes, the highest share, followed by violence and sexual offences (24.1%) and criminal damage and arson (8.9%). The seasonal context of October—shorter evenings, the clocks going back, and Halloween—likely influenced certain trends, such as the spike in theft from the person and shoplifting. The area's lower-than-average rates for property crimes, including vehicle crime (62% below UK average) and public order offences (66% below), suggest that local factors may be at play. These could include the town's demographic profile, such as a mix of residential and commercial zones that may deter certain types of crime. However, the 100% increase in bicycle theft and the 66.7% rise in shoplifting indicate vulnerabilities that require attention. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, shows a 17% month-on-month increase, a shift that may warrant further analysis. This data underscores the importance of balancing general safety with targeted interventions for specific crime types.

October saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, with one incident reported compared to zero in September. Similarly, bicycle theft doubled, and shoplifting rose by 66.7% to five incidents. These spikes may be linked to seasonal factors, such as Halloween and shorter evenings, which can influence opportunistic crimes. In contrast, violence and sexual offences fell by 13.6%, from 44 to 38, a shift that could reflect the end of university term activities or increased community awareness. Several crime categories in Ormskirk remain significantly below UK averages: vehicle crime is 62% lower, public order offences 66% lower, and shoplifting 66% lower. This suggests that local policing strategies or community characteristics may be contributing to these trends. A resident would find the 100% increase in bicycle theft particularly relevant, as it highlights a specific vulnerability in the area's crime profile.

Ormskirk's crime rate in October 2023 rose by 17.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.6 to 5.4 per 1,000 residents. While this upward shift is notable, the area remains 32.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately five reported crimes each day, a figure that translates to one crime for every 186 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, though modest, underscores the ongoing need for vigilance. The population context is critical: with 29,419 residents, the scale of incidents is manageable, but the 17% increase highlights the importance of monitoring trends. Local initiatives and community engagement may play a role in mitigating further rises, though the exact factors remain to be explored. The data also reveals that several crime categories, including vehicle crime and public order offences, are significantly below UK averages, suggesting that Ormskirk's unique demographic or geographic characteristics may contribute to this divergence.