Ormskirk Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Ormskirk in August 2025 reveals a marked contrast between property and violent crime, with the latter slightly dominating despite both categories remaining well below UK averages. The overall crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents — 50.6% below the national average of 8.1 — underscores the area's relative safety. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the most prevalent category, accounting for 40.7% of all reported crimes, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 10%. This may reflect the area's built-up character and the pressures of community living, exacerbated during August's peak holiday season when transient populations and increased social activity could amplify such incidents. Violence and sexual offences, though lower than the national average, accounted for 28.8% of crimes, highlighting the persistent presence of interpersonal conflict. The seasonal context of August — a month associated with holidays and tourism — may have influenced patterns, with lower burglary rates (despite the risk of empty homes) suggesting potential deterrents such as community patrols or improved home security measures. Meanwhile, shoplifting and vehicle crime, though below UK averages, showed fluctuations: shoplifting increased by 28.6% compared to July, while vehicle crime surged by 400%, reflecting changes in retail activity or unsecured parking areas. These data points illustrate a combination of local conditions, seasonal rhythms, and broader national trends, with Ormskirk's relatively low crime rates offering a contrast to the UK's overall profile.

August 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with vehicle crime surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) — a spike that may reflect increased car usage during holiday travel or vulnerabilities in local parking infrastructure. This sharp increase stands in contrast to the 66.7% decline in burglary, which fell from 9 to 3 incidents, possibly due to heightened community vigilance or seasonal factors. The balance between property and violent crime remained skewed, with violent crimes (34) slightly outnumbering property crimes (29), though both categories remain significantly below UK averages. Violence and sexual offences in Ormskirk were 58% below the national rate of 2.9 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect the area's lower population density or effective local policing strategies. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour accounted for 40.7% of all crimes — a proportion 10% higher than the UK average — suggesting that community-based issues remain a persistent challenge in the built-up area.

Ormskirk's August 2025 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 22.9% decrease from the previous month's 5.2 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity in local terms. When scaled to the population of 29,419, this equates to one reported crime for every 249 residents over the course of the month — a statistic that provides a tangible measure of risk for residents. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, though local figures remain distinct from national benchmarks. The drop in burglary and other theft by 66.7% compared to July suggests potential shifts in criminal focus or effective policing efforts, though the seasonal context of August — a peak holiday month — may also influence patterns, with empty homes potentially increasing burglary risk in some areas but not here. The reduction in public order offences by two-thirds aligns with a broader trend of lower violent crime, which remains 58% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences.